Woman 'molested' outside Dakshineswar Metro station in Kolkata, 1 arrested
Kolkata (PTI): A 30-year-old woman was allegedly molested while returning home from work outside the Dakshineswar Metro station on the northern outskirts of the city, a Barrackpore Police Commissionerate official said on Thursday.
The incident took place on October 21 evening when the woman was accosted by the accused on a lane outside the Metro station premises and molested, the official said.
Following a complaint, police arrested the accused from Dakshineswar area on Wednesday evening, the official added.
Around two months ago, a school student was stabbed to death during a clash between two groups outside the main operational area of the same Metro station, and the alleged assailant was later arrested.
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Man arrested for attempting to commit theft at bank, ATM in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A man was arrested for allegedly attempting to commit theft at a bank and an ATM here one after the other, police said on Tuesday.
An attempt was made to rob the bank's branch in Sheshadripuram area during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, they said.
Similarly, in the jurisdiction of Halasuru Gate police station, later an attempt was made to break open an ATM and do away with cash, police said.
However, in both these incidents, the alarm system was activated during the attempt, following which the suspect fled the spot before executing the theft.
"To detect these cases, five special teams comprising officers and staff were formed. The police prepared a strategic action plan and carried out a thorough investigation. Within 24 hours of the incidents, one accused was traced, secured, and taken into custody for interrogation. It has been ensured that such incidents do not create fear or insecurity among the public," a police statement said.
A detailed inquiry is being conducted regarding the background of the accused, including whether he has been involved in any previous cases, police said, adding that further investigation is ongoing.
In the coming days, appropriate measures will be taken to enhance security by coordinating with bank officials and security personnel, they added.
