Srinagar, May 20: Srinagar Police on Wednesday arrested two auto-rickshaw drivers after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing them making objectionable remarks against women in Jehangir Chowk, officials said.
Officials told Asian News Hub that acting swiftly, Police Station Shaheed Ganj took suo motu cognisance of the viral video and launched an investigation to identify the accused persons.
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The accused identified as Adil Ahmad Shah, son of Ghulam Nabi Shah, a resident of Draigam in Budgam, and Mehraj Uddin Rafique, son of Abdul Rashid, a resident of Brain Nishat, presently putting up at Natipora were arrested and both are auto-rickshaw drivers by profession.
Two rickshaws bearing registration numbers JK01BA-0714 and JK01BC-0277 in connection with the case were siezed, officials said.
Officials said further legal proceedings have been initiated in the matter.
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The action by Srinagar Police comes amid growing concerns over online content involving harassment and derogatory behaviour towards women, with many social media users demanding strict action against those involved.
