Moradabad Molestation Case: Man Who Groped Burqa-Clad Woman Shot In Leg During Police Encounter, Arrested A Day After Viral CCTV Surfaced | X/@vijaygajera
Moradabad: The Moradabad police have arrested the man who was seen molesting a burqa-clad woman in a viral CCTV video from the Deputy Ganj area, following a dramatic encounter.
According to the police officials, the accused, identified as Adil, a resident of Umri village, had been absconding since the incident and was reportedly planning further mischief while on the run.
As he attempted to flee on a motorbike, the police intercepted him, leading to an encounter during which Adil was shot in the leg. He was arrested on the spot and later taken to hospital for treatment.
In a video from the hospital, the accused can be seen pleading with the officers, apologising and promising not to repeat such acts.
The arrest comes a day after the disturbing molestation video surfaced on social media. The police had earlier registered a case and launched a manhunt for the accused.
