Did a Kolkata Police Officer Molest a Domestic Worker?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- The domestic worker has accused a police officer of molestation.
- She was alone in the officer's residence during the incident.
- The officer allegedly threatened her and accused her of theft.
- The victim has reported ongoing threats since the incident.
- Calls for a thorough investigation have emerged from the community.
Kolkata, Jan 17 (NationPress) A domestic help has come forward with serious allegations against a Kolkata Police officer, claiming he molested her while taking advantage of her isolation in the home, as no other family members were present, according to police reports released on Saturday.
The woman lodged her complaint via email at the Kasba police station, although the name of the accused officer remains undisclosed.
The victim, hailing from the Sonarpur police station area in South 24 Parganas district, was employed as a cook at the officer's residence in Kolkata.
She alleged that once the family members were gone, the officer attempted to violate her modesty.
Upon resisting, she was wrongfully accused of theft, as detailed in her complaint.
The complainant asserted that she was coerced into writing an admission on a blank sheet of paper.
Due to her inability to visit the police station physically, she opted to send her complaint through email to the Kasba Police Station.
Furthermore, she claimed to have been receiving continuous threats since the incident, which has left her in a state of fear. She is demanding decisive action against the police officer.
In an interview with reporters, the young woman stated, "While I was sweeping the floor, he molested me. He attempted to degrade my dignity. When I resisted, he threatened me with revenge. Subsequently, he accused me of stealing. The officer forced me to write a statement, pledging that I would never steal again. The following day, I was contacted by the officer's daughter-in-law, who claimed I had stolen gold ornaments from their home."
The serious allegations against a police officer have sparked outrage and concern in the locality, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the matter.
The accused officer has not provided any comments regarding the allegations.
A senior official from the Kolkata Police confirmed, "We have received a complaint, and we are currently investigating the matter."