Kokrajhar, Nov 27 (PTI) An FIR has been registered against an additional deputy commissioner of Kokrajhar district in lower Assam for allegedly molesting a woman on the pretext of settling her land dispute, a senior officer said.

After receiving a written complaint from the woman, police registered a case in Kokrajhar police station against the Assam Civil Services (ACS) official under Section 354 (assault or criminal force on woman with intent to outrage modesty) of the IPC.

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"A molestation complaint has been received by Kokrajhar Police Station against an ADC," Superintendent of Police Rakesh Roshan said.

A case has been registered in this connection and police are investigating the matter, he said. PTI cor ESB

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