The Delhi Police on Saturday announced a cash reward of Rs. 25,000 for anyone providing information of the man who was caught masturbating on a crowded bus sitting next to a Delhi University student. The act was caught on camera by the DU student, who also filed a complaint with the police against the unidentified middle-aged man.
The identity of the informer will be kept a secret, a notice by the police adds. The police have circulated pamphlets in this regard, with the picture of the accused.
Even as the image of the pervert is clear enough for identification, there is no success in apprehending the accused
The incident happened on February 7 when the DU student filmed the disgusting act and posted the video on social media, triggering widespread anger and outrage.
The man has been booked under Sections 354 (sexual harassment), 354A, and 294 (obscene act in public place) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The girl raised an alarm in the bus, but no one came forward to help her.