Women from kochi assaulted for questioning eve-teasing

Karoor : Two women was allegedly assaulted and one of their mobile phone was damaged after she confronted a group that allegedly harassed her and her friend along Chakkalappadam Road in Kaloor during the early hours of Tuesday.

According to police, the incident occurred around 4 a.m. when the woman and her friend were returning to their room after completing a part-time job. The duo was allegedly subjected to eve-teasing by an eight-member group, which included two women. The accused reportedly made indecent comments and gestures towards the women. When the victim questioned the behavior and began recording a video of the incident on her mobile phone, one of the men allegedly turned violent.

Police said that the victims were kicked in the chest and one of them were brutally assaulted. and they are admitted to a hospital for treatment. The Ernakulam Town North Police have registered a case under Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with assault or criminal force against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty.

Police officials said an investigation is underway and CCTV footage from the area is being examined to identify and apprehend those involved in the incident.

📰 Source: Asianet news (English)