According to the allegations, in June last year, Singh had stopped the woman for not wearing a mask during checking. He allegedly took her phone number and started sending objectionable messages
This picture has been used for representational purpose
A police Sub-Inspector in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district was arrested on Monday, following charges of sexual harassment by a woman, police said.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sub-Inspector Deepak Singh was suspended two days ago and an FIR also lodged against him on the charges of sexual harassment late on Sunday night.
According to the allegations, in June last year, Singh had stopped the woman for not wearing a mask during checking. He allegedly took her phone number and started sending objectionable messages. He threatened her with fake FIRs when she objected.
Later, in a case of road rage, the sub inspector got several FIRs registered against the woman's family.
The woman later complained to the State Women Commission and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and an inquiry was conducted on the directions of the state Home Department.
ADG Gorakhpur zone, Akhil Kumar, confirmed the arrest and also said that an inquiry against the policeman was being done by a committee which includes the District Magistrate and the Inspector General of Police.
A probe has also been ordered into the property of Deepak Singh.
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
