Depressed over inaction by police against a Homeguard personnel working as driver with an officer at Homeguard a 27-year-old girl climbed tower at mobile phone tower near Chief Minister’s residence under Shymala Hills police station area on Friday.
Feeling harassed upon being not heard and no concrete action was taken against the accused Akash Choubey who molested and was booked under sections 354 and 294 by Koh-e-Fiza police the girl climbed tower
Chaotic scenes were witnessed after the girl climbed up the tower and remained at the top of the tower for around an hour. She came down only after he was assured officials who pacified her to take the matter with seniors.
A police team was also rushed to the spot to rescue her in the afternoon. The victim was dejected over the negligence in taking action. On the receipt of information, fire tender vehicles were rushed to the spot. Huge crowd gathered at the spot which gave hard time for the police who were not able to bring the girl down by any means and disburse the crowd and traffic at the same time.
During the investigation it was found that the victim works with a private firm at DB Mall and through her friend Jamal she provided Rs 60000 to Akash Choubey who was in need at that time and later when she asked for money he asked to visit at Karbala where she molested her and not provided the money.
The victim approached Koh-e-Fiza police and lodged complaint on which a case of molestation was registered on Tuesday night.The victim alleged that action was not taken as the accused is Homeguard personnel and posted as driver with a senior officer.