Man held for masturbating on girl in Metro

A senior police officer said, “It was a crowded coach on the Red Line of the Metro. There were other passengers who saw the accused masturbating behind the girl and stopped him. Two passengers caught the accused and called police. They handed him over to Metro authorities.”

The accused, Mojammal Hussain, is a labourer from West Bengal. He was arrested after an FIR was lodged against him under IPC sections relating to sexual harassment and obscene act. “We are looking for the mother to record her statement. She is yet to be identified,” said the officer.

The DMRC released a statement saying, “Such incidents are… against dignity of passengers and societal norms. We appreciate the response of fellow passengers who brought it to the attention of DMRC staff. Taking prompt action, DMRC personnel handed over the accused to police.”