Woman 'harassed, robbed' of mobile phone while walking dog in Bengaluru
Bengaluru(PTI): A 25-year-old woman was allegedly sexually harassed and robbed of her mobile phone by an unidentified person while she was out walking her dog here on November 7 night, police said on Monday.
The incident occurred around 10.30 pm on November 7, when she was walking her dog in Upakar Layout here, they said.
According to the FIR, the man approached her asking if he could pet her dog and initiated a conversation. When she tried to leave, the man suddenly touched her inappropriately. After the woman pushed him away, he again attempted to touch her, prompting her to hit him.
The complainant said her mobile phone fell on the ground during the struggle. When she screamed for help, the man allegedly picked up the phone and fled.
“Based on the complaint, we have registered a case at Jnanabharathi police station on November 8 under sections 74 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 75(2) (sexual harassment), 303(2) (theft), and 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and efforts are being made to identify and nab the suspect,” a senior police officer said.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
