A youth on a scooter made inappropriate contact with a woman in the Madanpura area of Varanasi, a video of which went viral on social media. The woman courageously identified the accused and apprehended him. The police arrested the accused, Tanveer Akhtar, and have begun a thorough investigation into the matter. The incident has raised questions about safety and women's security in the area.
Madanpura: In the lanes of the Madanpura area of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, a youth on a scooter made an indecent gesture towards a woman on Sunday morning. After the video of the incident went viral, the woman identified the accused, stopped him, and informed the police. Following this incident in the Bhelupur police station area, the police arrested the accused, Tanveer Akhtar, and began questioning him. The incident has caused concern and anger among locals and on social media regarding women's safety.
Indecent Act Against a Woman in Varanasi's Madanpura Area
Following the viral social media video of a youth on a scooter making inappropriate contact with a woman in Varanasi's Madanpura area, the police swung into action. The incident is reported to have occurred in the Bhelupur police station jurisdiction. The police have arrested the accused, Tanveer Akhtar, and commenced questioning him. The video clearly shows the youth passing by the woman, offending her, and then riding away.
After the video went viral on social media, local residents and the general public have expressed anger over this incident. Given the seriousness of the matter, the police have accelerated the investigation and legal proceedings against the accused are ongoing.
Woman's Courageous Response
During the incident, the woman identified the accused, apprehended him, and took action against him. When the ABP News team reached the spot, locals informed them that the incident occurred on Sunday morning when fewer people were around in the lane. As the woman was passing through the lane, the scooter-borne youth made an indecent gesture towards her, leaving onlookers stunned.
The woman's courageous response and swift action ensured the swift arrest of the accused. Locals are also condemning the incident and commending the woman's bravery.
Police Action and Further Investigation
The Varanasi Police Commissionerate arrested the accused immediately after the incident, and questioning is ongoing. People on social media are expressing b condemnation against the accused. The police have initiated a thorough investigation into the incident to ascertain if anyone else was involved in this matter.