Kolkata police arrest ASI for alleged sexual harassment of volunteer

An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) from the Kolkata Armed Police has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment against a female volunteer at a Durga Puja pandal. The incident reportedly occurred on the night of October 17 between 11:00 PM and 11:30 PM at the Suruchi Sangha pandal in the New Alipur area.

The victim, a 21-year-old volunteer, was stationed at the exit gate when the accused, identified as 50-year-old Kabirul Islam (also recorded as Kabirul Hasan Mandal), allegedly touched her inappropriately. Police action intensified after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

Following a written complaint, the New Alipur police registered a case under Section 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The accused is a member of the 'B' Company of the Third Battalion of the Kolkata Armed Police. Authorities have informed the suspect's family of the arrest, and investigations are ongoing.