Security Guard Arrested for Alleged Sexual Harassment in Noida Elevator
Noida Sector 78: Security guard held for sexually harassing a woman inside lift
Hindustan Times
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A 50-year-old security guard in Noida Sector 78 was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 24-year-old woman in an elevator. The incident occurred on March 30, and a case has been registered at the Sector 113 police station, with the guard previously reported for similar behavior.
- 01The security guard was arrested for allegedly harassing a woman in an elevator.
- 02The incident took place on March 30 at a high-rise building in Noida.
- 03The victim is a 24-year-old woman from Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
- 04The police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- 05Previous complaints against the guard had not been formally reported.
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In Noida Sector 78, a 50-year-old security guard was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly sexually harassing a 24-year-old woman inside an elevator on March 30. The victim, who hails from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, reported the incident after the guard made unwelcome advances while they were both inside the lift. Following her complaint to family and the building's management, police were alerted and responded promptly. A case has been filed under Section 75(1)(i) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which addresses physical contact and advances involving unwelcome sexual overtures. Authorities revealed that the guard had a history of inappropriate behavior towards women, although no formal complaints had been made prior to this incident.
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This incident raises concerns about safety and security in residential areas, particularly for women.
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