SP orders arrest of SSB jawan, probe begins on his misconduct

Sitamarhi, Dec 9 (UNI) The Superintendent of Police here today ordered arrest of a Shasastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawan for his alleged attempt to outrage modesty of a woman at Nihsaul under Town police station area in Sitamarhi district.

Police said here today that SSB jawan Rupa Ram had barged into the house of the woman at Nihsaul on Thursday and tried to outrage her modesty. He fled away from the spot following an alarm raised by the victim.

The incident triggered protests from local residents. SSB jawans had lathicharged the locals, who had put up blockade.

An FIR was filed against the SSB jawan in this connection.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commandant of SSB B K Pal had initiated a thorough probe into the whole episode. The jawan had already been placed under suspension.

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