Sabang: A man was arrested by Sabang police on Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman with disabilities on Jan 28. The accused was produced before a Midnapore court, which remanded him in two-day police custody.
While local sources and Trinamool claimed the suspect had ties to BJP, the saffron party denied any association.
The incident reportedly occurred when the 33-year-old woman was alone at home. The suspect allegedly entered her residence, restrained her with a towel and committed the assault. She was subsequently threatened to remain silent.
A police complaint was filed on Monday night. The suspect, who had fled the area, was apprehended in Shyamchak, Kharagpur.
The survivor has been sent to Midnapore Medical College and Hospital for medical examination.