Man held for ‘molesting’ two Safdarjung doctors

He accused the duo of not maintaining social distancing

10/04/2020, STAFF REPORTER,NEW DELHI

The man accused the women of spreading COVID-19, said police.File photo

A man was arrested for allegedly attacking two women doctors from Safdarjung Hospital after he accused them for not maintaining social distancing in south Delhi’s Hauz Khas market on Wednesday, the police said.

Atul Thakur, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) said a complaint was received at Hauz Khas police station regarding the incident after which they had registered an FIR in the case.

In her complaint, the 29-year-old woman said the incident took place when she along with her sister had gone to the market to buy fruits near Gulmohar Enclave.

The accused, who was at the stall, suddenly started making comments at the duo on social distancing.

The women then told the 42-year-old accused that they know the importance of social distancing as they are doctors but the accused threatened them that he will get registered a case against the duo for spreading COVID-19.

Man turns aggressive

During the argument, the man, an interior decorator, became aggressive and attacked the women and also touched them inappropriately. Following this, he left the market. The victims were then medically examined, the police added.

A detailed investigation has been ordered into the case, the police said. Mr. Thakur said an FIR under sections of molestation and causing hurt has been registered and the accused has been sent to judicial custody.