Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Restaurant Staff Arrested for Filming Women in Surat Washroom
A cleaning staff member at a restaurant in Surat, India, was caught secretly recording women in the restroom.
A customer found a phone recording them.
The police arrested the man, Surendra Rana, and found videos on his phone.
The restaurant is now closed temporarily.
The police are investigating and the restaurant is re-evaluating its safety protocols and staff.
A cleaning staff member was arrested for allegedly recording women in a Surat restaurant's restroom.
The incident occurred at K Charcoal restaurant in the Piplod area, with a customer discovering the phone.
The accused, Surendra Rana, was identified through video evidence and found to have five video clips.
Police have registered an offense under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
The restaurant management expressed shock and announced a temporary closure for enhanced safety measures.
- Who
- Surendra Rana, a cleaning staff member, was arrested. Also involved are the police and the restaurant management.
- What
- A restaurant cleaning staff member was arrested for allegedly recording women in the restroom.
- When
- The incident occurred recently and the arrest happened on Monday.
- Where
- K Charcoal restaurant in the Piplod area of Surat, India.
- Why
- The accused allegedly placed his mobile phone in recording mode to record women in the restroom.
Victims
Restaurant Management
Impact of the incident
Victims
Privacy Violation and safety concerns.
Restaurant Management
N/A
- Accused
- Surendra Rana
- Restaurant
- K Charcoal
- Location
- Surat, India
- Charges
- Voyeurism, acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman and IT Act violations
- Status
- Restaurant temporarily closed for safety measures