A man was caught recording an inappropriate video of a woman without her consent at a vegetable market near Krisha Flats in Anandnagar. The accused, identified as Abhijit Gaikwad, a resident of Omshanti Nagar Flats, Makarba road, Vejalpur, was apprehended following a formal complaint lodged by Bhikha Desai.
As per the complaint, the incident took place on the evening of January 15, around 6.30 pm Bhikha’s wife, Heeral, noticed Abhijit recording her on his mobile phone while she was at the vegetable market. She immediately informed her husband, who confronted the accused with the assistance of friends and local residents. Upon inspecting Abhijit’s phone, they reportedly discovered not only the video of Heeral but also other similar recordings.
A case was subsequently filed with the Anandnagar police on Thursday by the victim’s husband. Anandnagar police have since taken the accused into custody and registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act concerning sexual harassment and invasion of privacy. A thorough investigation is underway, and the mobile phone has been seized for forensic analysis.
Speaking on the matter, a senior police officer said, “This is a serious incident, and we are committed to safeguarding the safety and dignity of women in public spaces.”
The incident underscores the importance of vigilance and public awareness in addressing inappropriate behaviour in public areas. The police have urged citizens to report such incidents promptly to prevent further occurrences and to ensure a safer environment for all.