Panchkula, Feb. 26 -- A sub-inspector of Haryana Police has been booked for allegedly molesting a woman at her residence in Panchkula.

The accused, SI Sukhwinder Pal, posted at Sector 5 police station, has been booked under Section 75 (sexual harassment) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The police department has suspended him with immediate effect.

The victim alleged that the SI had molested her under the pretext of collecting items from the Army Canteen. On February 20, the officer reportedly visited the victim's residence to collect the items. After purchasing goods worth Rs.3,585 from the canteen, she invited him inside for water and tea. However, before leaving, the officer allegedly offered her Rs.500, saying it was for her ch...