Case against Nagpur police officer for sexually harassing a 22-year-old woman: Police

Nagpur:

A police inspector from Akola district in Maharashtra state was arrested on suspicion of sexually harassing a 22-year-old woman in Nagpur, an official said on Sunday.

Dhananjay Sayre (53), posted at Khadan police station in Akola district, is an acquaintance of the woman’s father.

In her complaint, the woman alleged that Dhananjay Sayre contacted her on the pretext of helping her prepare for competitive exams. She became suspicious when Dhananjay Sayre frequently called her and asked her to stay with him and seek advice.

The woman then stopped communicating with Dhananjay Sayre.

The police officer traced the whereabouts of the young woman and arrived in Nagpur on Saturday. As she went to work, he followed her a bit and took her hand. Dhananjay Sayre fled the scene after raising an alarm, the official said.

Based on the woman’s complaint, Nandanvan police in the city have booked Dhananjay Sayre for harassment, the official added.

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