TNN | Nov 1, 2012, 01.50AM IST
PANAJI: Old Goa police arrested Arbaj Pepari, 18, resident of St Cruz, on Wednesday for allegedly threatening to rape and molest a girl in public. The complaint was lodged by the father of the girl.
Police sources said that two days ago, the father of the victim complained about two boys from the neighborhood for alleged harassment. Because of this, their friend Pepari threatened the girl.
The incident took place on Tuesday evening, when the girl was proceeding towards her house on her scooter, after attending mass at the St Cruz church. The accused, proceeding in the opposite direction, verbally abused her and made vulgar hand gestures too before making the threat.
Police registered a case under Sections 504, 509 and 294 of the IPC and arrested the accused. He was released on bail. PSI R.N. Shirodkar is investigating the case.Link: One held for threatening to rape girl
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