A 30-year-old autorickshaw driver has been subsequently detained in connection with allegations of sexual harassment of a pedestrian in Navi Mumbai, as reported by authorities on Tuesday.

On the preceding day, authorities apprehended Mr. Rohit Gopal Gade, a resident of Vichumbe, Panvel, pursuant to sections 74 (assault or use of criminal force to a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty) and 75 (sexual harassment) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, according to an official statement obtained by PTI.

The complainant asserted in her statement that she was walking with a companion when the autorickshaw struck them, prompting her to confront the accused.