Kohima gas station employee arrested for molesting 21-year-old salesgirl
A 21-year-old salesperson from Manipur was reportedly molested by an employee of a gas station in Kohima
- KOHIMA — A
21-year-old salesperson from Manipur was reportedly molested by an employee of
a gas station in Kohima on Thursday.
- Additional Superintendent of Police, Kohima, and PRO, Soriso
Quinker, said that the incident took place around 4:38 pm at a bakery shop
located opposite the Box Cutting area, Kohima.
- The accused, identified as Vivek Kumar (19), is a resident
of Tiriani Chhapra, Bihar, and is working at a petrol pump in Kohima.
- He allegedly attempted to molest the salesgirl at the shop,
the PRO said.
- Following the incident, the victim lodged an FIR, and the
Kohima Police (women), acting on the complaint, arrested the accused.
- He is currently in custody at Women Police Station, Kohima.
Per the FIR, this was not the first time the accused had molested the girl.
- The PRO added that an investigation is underway. A case will
be registered against the accused as per the law after formalities are
completed, he said.
- He further added that the authorities remain committed to
ensuring the safety and security of all individuals, especially women, and
strict legal action will be taken against anyone found guilty of such offences.
