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Surat news: In Surat, known as Gujarat’s Diamond City, a major uproar occurred a short while ago over an incident of harassment. In a busy area of the city, a young Muslim man harassed a woman. Hearing the victim’s screams, the crowd present at the scene severely beat the accused youth. After the complaint, the police took action and immediately arrested the accused. Angered by this incident, the crowd gathered outside the police station in the Althan area, creating a huge ruckus and protesting to demand strict action against the harassment accused.
Local residents shouted slogans outside the police station. During this, there was a clash with the police. Following this, the police dispersed the people from the spot. Both women and men were among those who came to surround the police station. People were seen carrying sticks and batons in their hands.
Accused Beaten
When this incident came to light, people caught the accused. After this, the police were called by dialing 112. By the time the police arrived at the scene, the news had spread like wildfire throughout the area. As a result, a large number of people had gathered there. Subsequently, the crowd took the accused out of the police van and beat him. When the situation worsened, additional force had to be called in, and only then was the accused arrested.
Situation Tense but Under Control
A large police force has been deployed in the area. An ACP from Surat said that the situation is under control. We appeal to the public not to take the law into their own hands. The police are doing their job. We will ensure strict punishment for the guilty.
MLA Appeals for Peace
According to media reports, MLA Manu Patel also arrived at the scene. He also appealed to the people to restore peace. He urged everyone to follow the law and order. In light of this incident, a heavy police force has been deployed at the location. The Crime Branch team also rounded up the entire area. Police personnel from other stations have also arrived here.
Another Heinous Case in Surat
Earlier, Surat’s Saroli police had arrested 21-year-old Mozabeer in a case of sexual assault involving a three-year-old girl. The accused, a resident of Bihar, worked in a textile factory in the Saroli area. Last Thursday afternoon, when the victim’s mother had gone out for some work, Sheikh abducted the girl and took her to a bathroom built on the rooftop. There, he began sexually assaulting her. Before he could commit any further heinous crime, the victim’s mother reached the rooftop while searching for her. Local residents immediately gathered and beat Sheikh. The Saroli police were informed, and a case was registered against Sheikh under the BNS (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for the rape case.
