1 month ago
Two arrested for harassing women at Malda cinema hall
Two men from Bihar were arrested after they and their friends allegedly harassed women and recorded videos inside a women’s restroom at a cinema hall in Malda town.
The incident happened during a film show of 'Jan Neta' at the Rupkatha cinema hall.
The accused made obscene remarks and harassed the women, escalating during the film’s intermission.
One of the women screamed for help, and the commotion drew the attention of other moviegoers, who chased the accused.
Two were caught and beaten by an angry crowd, while three managed to escape.
The police have registered a case and are searching for the remaining three accused.
The cinema hall owner stated that CCTV cameras are installed throughout the premises and offered to cooperate with the police.
Two men from Bihar were arrested for harassing women and recording videos in a women’s restroom at a cinema hall in Malda town.
The incident occurred during a film show of 'Jan Neta' at the Rupkatha cinema hall.
The accused made obscene remarks and harassed the women, escalating during the film’s intermission.
One of the women screamed for help, leading to a commotion and the accused being chased by other moviegoers.
Two accused were caught and beaten by an angry crowd, while three managed to escape; police are searching for the remaining three.
- Who
- Two men from Bihar, Siaur Rahaman and Sartaj Ahmed, and three other members of their group
- What
- Harassed women and recorded videos inside a women’s restroom at a cinema hall
- Where
- Rupkatha cinema hall, Malda town, near Englishbazar women’s police station
- When
- Sunday night
- Why
- The accused made obscene remarks and harassed the women during the film show
Accused
Victims and Public
Incident Details
Accused
The accused claim they were falsely accused and were not involved in harassing the women.
Victims and Public
The victims and the public state that the accused made obscene remarks, harassed women, and recorded videos in the women's restroom.
Key facts
- Date of Incident
- Sunday night
- Location
- Rupkatha cinema hall, Malda town, near Englishbazar women’s police station
- Film Showing
- Jan Neta (Tamil film dubbed in Hindi)
- Arrested Individuals
- Siaur Rahaman and Sartaj Ahmed from Katihar district, Bihar
- Total Accused
- Five
- CCTV Availability
- Yes, installed throughout the premises
Quotes
Shubhendu Narayan Chowdhury
Owner of Rupkatha cinema hall
“This was an undesirable incident. We will cooperate fully with the police and are ready to provide CCTV footage.”
telegraphindia.com
