Landlord arrested for sexually harassing tenant

A 60-year-old landlord, Kamlesh Kumar, has been arrested by the Ashok Nagar Police for allegedly sexually harassing his 20-year-old tenant. The incident took place at an apartment on Burley Street, Shantinagar, where Kumar had visited the tenant around 6.25 p.m. on Saturday to inspect pending repair work. The tenant, who was reportedly alone at the time, claimed that Kumar began asking her about her college after the inspection.

She alleged that Kumar then held her hand, tried to look at her mehndi, and when she attempted to pull away, he allegedly sexually assaulted her. Despite her efforts to move away, Kumar allegedly continued the harassment and told her not to worry or be afraid. The police have registered an FIR against Kumar under Sections 74 and 75(2) of the Bombay Protection of Women from Cruelty Act, 2003, and have arrested him.