A 34-year-old man was arrested at the Kolkata General Post Office (GPO) on Tuesday for allegedly attempting to videograph a female employee inside the washroom, police reported.
The accused, a casual staffer at the GPO and a resident of Ultadanga, was caught red-handed by fellow employees while trying to record the woman through a slit in the washroom door.
According to police, the incident occurred around 11:50 am when the complainant was using the ladies’ washroom in her office. “The accused was trying to capture a video with his mobile phone through the door slit. He was caught red-handed by other staffers,” a police officer said.
Immediately after the incident, the Hare Street police station was informed, and a case was registered against the accused. His mobile phone was confiscated by the police for further investigation.
Authorities are currently investigating the case, and the accused remains in custody. The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety and privacy, prompting discussions on the need for stricter measures to protect employees, especially women, in public and government offices.Further developments in the case are awaited.