SHILLONG: Police on Monday rubbished the claims that a woman, who narrowly averted a theft bid, was sexually assaulted by the robber.
The statement comes after one of the YouTube videos of a local daily channel claimed that the woman was molested.
As per the police, the 44-year-old woman was passing through NIT Gate, Jiva Resort, Kuttmadan Road, when one man started following her. The latter also tried to pull her hand bag. Resisting the attempt, she did not let the person snatch her hand bag.
It was only after seeing a vehicle, which was passing through that road, the thief escaped, taking advantage of the darkness. However, the woman received minor injuries during the incident.
“There has been no attempt to sexually assault the woman and the intention of the person was to rob her bag,” the police statement said, adding that the suspect has been apprehended and the investigation is under way.