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Four arrested in Ajmer for harassing Israeli tourist
Police in Rajasthan's Ajmer district have arrested four men accused of making obscene remarks toward an Israeli woman tourist. The arrests were made following the incident at a local dumping yard.
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Four youths have been taken into custody by Ajmer police for allegedly harassing an Israeli female tourist with inappropriate comments at Kishanganj dumping yard in the district. The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohammad Farhan, Mohammad Asim, Farhan, and Akhtar Ali, according to a statement from Superintendent of Police Harshvardhan Agrawal.
The incident came to light after the tourist reported the harassment to local authorities. The men allegedly made obscene remarks directed at the woman, prompting police intervention.
The Ajmer Police registered a case and launched an investigation, leading to the swift apprehension of all four suspects. The SP's office confirmed the arrests and indicated that further legal proceedings would follow in accordance with applicable laws.
The action reflects local law enforcement's commitment to ensuring the safety and dignity of tourists visiting the region, which is a significant pilgrimage and tourist destination in Rajasthan.