Ayurveda practitioner Pankaj Pathak held by Hatigaon police; gets bail

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: Ayurveda practitioner Pankaj Pathak was arrested from Howly on Thursday by the Hatigaon police on the charge of making derogatory remarks about women on social media. He was later released on bail. Pathak was arrested in connection with a complaint lodged by a woman and resultant case (No 333/22 u/s 354(A)/509 IPC r/w Section 67(A) of IT Act).

It may be recalled that the Assam State Commission for Women (ASCW) has also registered a suo moto case against Pathak for allegedly making some derogatory comments against women. The ASCW has sought a report from the police.

Several complaints have been lodged against Pathak invarious police stations of the State.

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