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Kalyan Railway Manager Booked Over Harassment Allegations
A railway employee in Kalyan has been accused of behaving inappropriately toward a colleague.
The woman said he sent her unsuitable messages after she asked for time off for a festival.
She also said he stared at her and tried to get too close while they were working.
Police registered a case based on her complaint.
The case cites two sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police are investigating what happened.
No arrest has been made so far.
Railway police registered a case against a 50-year-old deputy station manager in Kalyan.
A 36-year-old woman colleague alleged he sent inappropriate WhatsApp messages after she requested festival leave.
She also alleged he stared at her with improper intent and tried to force unwelcome physical proximity while on duty.
The Kalyan Government Railway Police filed the case on Monday under sections 75(1) and 78(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and no arrest has been made.
- Who
- A 50-year-old deputy station manager is accused by his 36-year-old woman colleague.
- What
- Police registered a case alleging sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct, including WhatsApp messages and unwelcome physical advances.
- Where
- Kalyan, in Thane district, Maharashtra.
- When
- The FIR was registered on Monday; officials discussed the case on Tuesday.
- Why
- The woman complained about alleged inappropriate WhatsApp messages, staring, and attempts at unwelcome physical proximity.
Complainant's allegations
Accused's response
Reported conduct
Complainant's allegations
The woman alleged inappropriate WhatsApp messages, improper staring, and attempts to force unwelcome physical proximity.
Accused's response
The article does not report a response from the accused.
Key facts
- Accused
- 50-year-old deputy station manager at Kalyan
- Complainant
- 36-year-old woman colleague
- Police unit
- Kalyan Government Railway Police
- Legal provisions
- Sections 75(1) and 78(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- FIR timing
- Registered on Monday
- Case status
- Police are investigating; no arrest has been made
Quotes
A police official
An official who provided information about the investigation.
“The police are probing the case and no arrest has been made as yet.”
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