Nagpur: Mankapur police have arrested a 36-year-old driver for allegedly molesting a 24-year-old teacher of specially-abled students in front of her residence.

According to police, the woman, who teaches special children in Ajni and Pratap Nagar, was being stalked by the accused, identified as Pawansingh Vishwajitsingh Thakur, a resident of Mini Mata Nagar, Kalamna. Thakur, who used to transport students, reportedly gathered information about her and followed her.

On Sunday, March 16, between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM, he allegedly grabbed her hand and behaved inappropriately, causing distress.

Based on the woman’s complaint, Mankapur police registered a case under Sections 74 and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the accused was taken into custody.

Further investigation is underway.