Woman sexually harassed by ‘friend’ at party, files plaint
Times of India | 10 September 2025
Kolkata: A 22-year-old woman from Baghajatin lodged a police complaint against a male friend for inappropriate conduct after inviting her to a party.
The complainant said the incident occurred on Aug 25 around 7.30 pm at a rented flat in a Baghajatin neighbourhood.
She claimed the accused touched her inappropriately and made gestures intended to outrage her modesty.
When she protested, the accused allegedly threatened to morph her photos and upload them on social media.
A case of sexual harassment and intimidation was registered at Patuli Police Station under sections 74, 79, and 351(2) of the BNS Act. Police are likely to seek permission from court to record the woman's statement in front of a magistrate. They are also gathering evidence—mainly technical.
Police said the woman took time to lodge the complaint as she was scared of the possible steps the accused might take against her if he was reported to cops.