Nagpur: A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing and threatening to kill a 70-year-old woman while she was returning home in the Dhantoli police station area.
The accused has been identified as Akash Ambadas Kangali, who was arrested shortly after the incident.
According to police, the elderly woman was returning home after completing household work when the accused allegedly intercepted her within the limits of the Dhantoli police station area.
Police said the accused allegedly whistled at the woman, gestured for her to come towards him and made obscene remarks and gestures. When the woman ignored him and refused to approach, he allegedly threatened to kill her.
Following the victim’s complaint, Dhantoli police registered a case against the accused under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to sexual harassment, use of obscene gestures and criminal intimidation.
Police have arrested Akash Kangali and said he has a previous criminal record. Further investigation is in progress.
