MUMBAI: A 51-year-old businesswoman from Mumbai has lodged a police complaint, alleging that senior officials of a pharmaceutical company held her at gunpoint, stripped her, and threatened to make private videos and photographs of her public.The incident reportedly took place on January 18, 2023, at the company’s office in Mahalaxmi, according to news agency ANI.Mumbai Police have registered a case against six senior pharmaceutical officials at the NM Joshi Marg Police Station, citing sections related to sexual assault, physical harm, and use of weapons.The victim, who runs a photo frame and gifting business, was reportedly called to the company’s second-floor office on Dr E Moses Road between 11.30am and 1 pm. The FIR states that upon arrival, one of the men struck her on the shoulder and back with the butt of a revolver.She alleged that the main accused removed her burkha, held a revolver to her head, and forced her to remove all her clothing while taking photos and videos of her in undergarments. He allegedly threatened to circulate the visuals online. She was also pressured to give a false statement under threat of imprisonment through fabricated legal cases.The complaint further mentions that another pharmaceutical official had previously filed a false complaint against her, causing her mental distress.Mumbai Police are investigating the matter. The case has been registered under sections 354A, 354B, 326, 509, 506, and the IT Act 66A.
