India News | Constable Sent to Police Lines for 'molesting' Woman in UP's Lalitpur

Lalitpur (UP), Oct 1 (PTI) A constable has been sent to the police lines for allegedly molesting a woman in this Uttar Pradesh district.

The action was taken after a video of the incident went viral on social media platforms, police said on Saturday.

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Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anil Kumar told PTI that the constable, Sangam Yadav, posted at PRV number-2611 (Dial-112) of the Saujana police station, was sent to the police lines for allegedly molesting a woman.

"The action was taken following an order of the superintendent of police and the circle officer (CO), Talbehat has been asked to probe the matter," the ASP said.

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He said police are yet to receive any complaint from the woman or her family members regarding the incident. No FIR has been lodged.

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