Overview

• Police tracked the suspect to Behala on Saturday after a manhunt launched following a July 14 complaint at Netaji Nagar police station.
• He was produced before the Alipore court on Sunday and remanded in police custody until September 3.
• Officers say he met the woman on social media and presented himself as a high-ranking government or Army officer to build trust.
• The alleged assault occurred in March during a boat ride that began at Prinsep Ghat and headed toward Babughat when the vessel was mid-river.
• The complaint states he later blackmailed her and extorted about Rs 35,000, as reports note discrepancies over his name and claimed status, including an assertion he was actually an NCC cadet.