Two young women were allegedly chased, attacked, and harassed by a group of men in the Fatasil Ambari area of Guwahati, in a disturbing incident that has since led to a police arrest.
The women were travelling on a scooter from Bharalumukh when two allegedly intoxicated men on a motorcycle began following them.
The accused reportedly pursued the women for nearly a kilometre, hurling abusive and vulgar remarks throughout the chase.
Upon reaching Fatasil, the motorcycle allegedly rammed into the scooter, causing both women to fall. When they tried to confront the men, one of the accused allegedly attempted to snatch gold earrings from one of the victims, escalating the confrontation further.
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A crowd gathered at the scene, but instead of helping the injured women, some individuals allegedly sided with the accused and helped one of them flee the spot.
The victims were then reportedly subjected to further harassment by certain members of the crowd, who used offensive language and behaved inappropriately toward them.
Despite alleged attempts by some individuals to intimidate them and discourage legal action, the two women approached the police and formally lodged a complaint.
Police subsequently traced and apprehended the accused who had initially fled. Further investigation into the incident is currently underway.