Bhubaneswar: Mahila Police today arrested Director of Ayush Mission Bibhu Prasad Sarangi who was accused of sexually harassing a woman employee of his office in Bhubaneswar. Mahila police arrested him following a questioning which lasted for five hours.
A case had been lodged against Sarangi under Section 354 of the IPC and Section 67 of the IT Act, said sources. After getting embroiled in the case, the Director had also filed a counter case.
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The woman had filed a complaint against Sarangi earlier this week alleging sexual abuse. She had mentioned that the director had sent her obscene texts and videos on WhatsApp.
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