2 musical group members booked for harassing intern reporters during Ganpati immersion
Pune (PTI): Police on Monday said they have registered a case against two unidentified members of a 'dhol tasha' troupe for allegedly harassing two intern reporters of a Pune-based digital news platform, including a woman, during Lord Ganesh idol immersion procession in the city.
The offence was registered at the Faraskhana police station against the two members of the musical group under sections 74 (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 75(1) (sexual harassment), 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on a complaint of the victims, said police.
According to the complaint, two intern reporters of a city-based news portal had gone to cover Ganpati immersion procession on Saturday evening when a member of the troupe allegedly rolled the iron wheel of a trolley over the foot of a female reporter.
"When the reporter confronted the musical group member, he allegedly touched her inappropriately and pushed her. When her male colleague intervened, he, too, was pushed, threatened, and abused by two members of the troupe," the FIR stated.
Police said an investigation was underway and the identity of the accused was yet to be established.
A dhol tasha troupe plays traditional Indian percussion music mainly featuring the 'dhol' (a large bass drum) and 'tasha' (a small kettle drum). These musical groups are an integral part of socio-religious events and festivals in Maharashtra such as Ganeshotsav.
Meanwhile, a team from the news portal, led by its managing editor, met Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar and sought immediate action in the matter.
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
