Overview
- The 24-year-old complainant alleges she was lured out for momos and taken toward a secluded stretch on June 17, where she says the accused made obscene remarks, touched her inappropriately and prevented her from exiting the vehicle.
- She recorded the episode on her phone while pleading for release and portions of the footage have circulated; police have seized the device and described the recording as key evidence.
- Mandawali police registered FIR No.167/2026 under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and have identified and arrested the accused, who is currently being questioned as investigations continue.
- The victim's identity has been withheld in line with Supreme Court privacy directives and officials say investigators are collecting additional material and witness accounts to corroborate the complaint.
- Forensic analysis of the phone video will be decisive for establishing the timeline and evidence, and authorities say further updates will follow as tests and enquiries progress.