Shillong: A senior Shillong lawyer faces criminal charges following a molestation complaint from a law intern. The victim filed an FIR at the Sadar Police Station after an incident occurred Tuesday at a Keating Road office chamber.
The student, who began her internship last week, claims the advocate lured her into a private room at 3:16 PM under the guise of retrieving case books. He allegedly grabbed and molested her. She escaped, but he reportedly cornered her again while she collected more books.
He then offered her 500 rupees. The intern refused the cash, but she alleges he forced the money into her blazer. She left the bills on a sofa and fled the scene crying. The victim has since warned others, stating, "I appeal to other law students to be careful while selecting advocates. There may be others involved in indecent behaviour or sexual exploitation."
The HNYF East Khasi Hills unit supported the intern during her filing. HNYF president Steve Khyriem demanded the advocate lose his license and told the Bar Association that such behavior must not be tolerated. Police are currently investigating the matter. The Bar Association has not yet issued a comment.
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