Mumbai: Canadian woman allegedly molested at 5-star hotel, staff member held

Mumbai | Thursday | 17th January, 2019

Summary:

A 35-year-old Canadian woman was allegedly molested by an employee of a city-based five-star hotel during her stay there, a police official said Thursday. According to police, the woman brought the matter to the hotel management’s notice and then lodged a complaint at the Santacruz police station here on Monday. AdvertisingSumit Rao (32), a staff member of the hotel located in Juhu area, has been arrested in connection with the alleged incident that took place on January 5, he said. AdvertisingThe accused was arrested on Tuesday and booked under Indian Penal Code Sections 354 (assault or criminal force on woman with an intent to outrage her modesty) and 354 (d) (stalking), he said. A probe was underway into the case, he added..