Nishatpura police have booked two youths for kidnapping, physical assault and molesting an 18-year-old girl student of a People’s college.
CSP Nishatpura lokesh Sinha said that the accused Chandan Gupta used to harass her. He along with his friend captivated the victim.
The details of the accused could not be revealed as he is yet to be arrested, he said.
The victim is a second year B Pharma student and pursuing her degree from People College and lives in girls’ hostel.
The victim and accused both are residents of Katni. The accused was pressuring her to live with him and used to tease her along with his friends.
Frustrated over the molestation and harassments she lodged a complaint with the police.
In her complaint lodged with Nishatpura police, she stated that the accused used to harass her and crossing the limits, he kidnapped her with the help of his friends and held her captive where he tried to sexually assault her and molested her. She was physically assaulted and threatened her of dire consequences.
Based on the complaint and after the preliminary investigation, the police have registered a case under section 294,323,344,344 B, 366, 367,342, 506 and 507 of the IPC and have started further investigation. Police said that the search for the accused has been intensified.
During the investigation accomplices who have helped the accused in the kidnapping and keeping the victim captive would be searched. After the victim lodged complaint the accused had threatened her of life and escaped and is still absconding.