New Delhi: In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old woman was molested and forcibly kissed by a Zomato delivery agent after delivering the food to her. According to media reports, the accused has been identified as 40-year-old Raees Shaikh.
He was arrested by the Pune city police.
The incident is said to have taken place in the Yewalewadi area of Pune at around 9:30 pm on September 17.
In the complaint, the 19-year-old has said that after handing over the food the delivery man had asked the girl for water to drink. After which he asked about her family member’s and when she said that she lives with her room partners who had gone to their respective homes at that time.
Soon after knowing this, he again asked for a glass of water and when she turned back he then he forcefully kissed her twice on the cheek.
After this the delivery boy left the spot and told that he is like her uncle and if she needs any help she can feel free to speak to him.
In the complaint, the girl also stated that the delivery man started texting her on her WhatsApp number after leaving her residence.
Following the complaint, the accused has been arrested but was later released on bail
Speaking on the matter, Senior Police Inspector Sardar Patil said that investigation is underway.
The girl is an engineering student and she studies in a college in Kondhwa. The girl also said that she was hesitant to complain but when he started texting her on WhatsApp, she lodged a case at the Kondhwa police station.