Caught on camera: RPF constable molest woman at Kalyan station, suspended

Purported video of the incident, shot by another commuter, went viral on social media.

Purported video of the incident, shot by another commuter, went viral on social media. Photo: Video grab: YouTube

MUMBAI: Video of a constable of Railway Protection Force (RPF) has gone viral on social media in which he was touching a woman commuter inappropriately. The constable who was posted at Kalyan police station has now been suspended. "Constable Rajesh Jangid has been suspended and an inquiry has been initiated against him. Strictest department action will be taken against him if found guilty," PTI quoted a senior RPF official as saying. The woman was sitting right beside the constable who started touching her and pretended to be dozing while hiding behind a bag he was carrying. The video was recorded and posted by a passenger sitting in front of them. The woman informed her relative sitting next to her about the constable; other passengers gathered up and hit him. The constable stood up and left the spot without any fear. Video courtesy: Jai Maharashtra News The incident took place on June 18 at around 10 pm. The concerned authorities are taking care of it. Sachin Bhalode, senior divisional security commissioner of the Mumbai division of RPF said, "We have gone through the video. We have suspended the constable and inquiry has begun. We cannot compromise on women's security." Railway activist Samir Jhaveri said, "The way alert citizens protested the nasty act of the constable is commendable."