DU student’s FB post on harasser goes viral, accused arrested

Police said the incident took place around 8.30 pm on Sunday when Jasleen Kaur was confronted by Singh at Tilak Marg crossing, where he allegedly made lewd remarks at her.   

She said Singh, who was on a silver Royal Enfield Bullet, vehicle number DL 4S CE 3623, made gestures when she asked him to stop at traffic signal. She said, “I <g data-gr-id="46">was cro</g>ssing the road when I came in front of the bike. When I pointed at the red signal and said he should have stopped, he started making obscene remarks.”

Meanwhile Kaur, a third year English (Hons) student of St Stephen’s College, took his picture and also noted down the vehicle’s number. Kaur posted Singh’s picture on Facebook and narrated the entire incident.

A case of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation has been registered against Singh.   

Deputy Commissioner of Police, West, Pushpendra Kumar, said, “The accused has been arrested. We have registered an FIR against him under Sections 354(a), 506 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code. <g data-gr-id="34">Investigation</g> is on.”

Kumar said, “The accused was on the run as he knew that the police was searching for him. We arrested him from Tilak Nagar area.” Singh was a resident of Paschim Puri in Paschim Vihar and worked at a private company.

Kaur’s post on Facebook read, “A man made obscene comments at me today (Sunday) at around 8 pm near Aggarwal, Tilak Nagar. He was on a silver Royal Enfield, vehicle number DL 4S CE 3623. When I told him I am clicking his picture and I’m going to file a complaint against him, he responded by posing for a picture and said, Jo kar <g data-gr-id="38">sakti</g> hai kar le. Complaint <g data-gr-id="39">karke</g> <g data-gr-id="40">dikha</g>, fir <g data-gr-id="41">dekhiyo</g> kya <g data-gr-id="42">karta</g> <g data-gr-id="43">hun</g> main (Do whatever you like. If you <g data-gr-id="44">complaint</g> I will show you what I can do).”

According to her post, she was shocked people, who witnessed the incident, did not take a stand against him.     

Within 14 hours of posting the picture on Facebook, police registered the FIR on charges of sexual harassment, criminal intimidation and use of word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman.