Man Arrested for Outraging Woman's Modesty in Ambernath

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Ambernath, Thane district, for allegedly outraging the modesty of a 26-year-old woman by making obscene gestures. A case was lodged under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following the woman's complaint.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Thane | Updated: 23-08-2024 22:20 IST | Created: 23-08-2024 22:20 IST
Man Arrested for Outraging Woman's Modesty in Ambernath
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A man in Ambernath, Thane district, has been arrested for allegedly outraging the modesty of a 26-year-old woman, according to a police official on Friday.

The incident occurred on Thursday when the 20-year-old accused reportedly winked and made other obscene gestures at the woman as she was heading to a shop.

The woman lodged a complaint, resulting in the man's arrest under charges framed by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the police official confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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