Assam Police issue notice to IYC chief over harassment allegations, ask him to appear by May 2
The Hindu
The Assam Police asked Indian Youth Congress president Srinivas B.V. to appear before it by May 2 for questioning in connection with allegations of harassment and gender discrimination against him by now-expelled party leader Angkita Dutta.
The Assam Police on Sunday asked Indian Youth Congress president Srinivas B.V. to appear before it by May 2 for questioning in connection with allegations of harassment and gender discrimination against him by now-expelled party leader Angkita Dutta.
A police team from Assam issued a notice to Mr. Srinivas at his Bengaluru residence, with the order stating that failing to comply with it could lead to his arrest.
“A five-member team of the Guwahati Police are in Bengaluru. The notice was pasted on the door of his residence as he was not present,” Joint Commissioner Prateek Thube told PTI over phone.
“He has been given time till May 2 to appear at Dispur police station,” Mr. Thube, who is a part of the Guwahati police team in Bengaluru, said.
The notice said that during investigation, “reasonable grounds” have been revealed to question Mr. Srinivas in the case and, hence, he has been asked to appear before the investigating officer, at 11 a.m. on May 2.
A set of 10 directions was given to Mr. Srinivas for compliance during the period, including not tampering with evidence, not allowing destruction of any evidence relevant to investigation and cooperating with the probe.
“Failure to attend/comply with the terms of this notice can render you liable for arrest under Section 41 A(3) and (4) of Cr.P.C,” it added.