Overview
- Fort Kochi Police registered the FIR on February 7 under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions for sexual harassment and stalking.
- Authorities identified the accused as Sumit Katara, also reported as Katare, a resident of Navi Mumbai, and are trying to locate him.
- According to the FIR, the Taiwanese attendee met the man outside Pepper House on January 18 during the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
- The complaint alleges he touched her with sexual intent during a January 19 boat ride, then forced her into an autorickshaw and later followed her.
- Investigators are using contact details provided by the complainant to trace the suspect and are seeking her detailed statement, with her report submitted by email and supported by a signed petition.