Bhubaneswar, Nov 4: Odia film producer Sanjay Nayak, aka Tutu Nayak, was on Saturday arrested for allegedly assaulting and misbehaving a woman journalist on Friday.
The Kharavela Nagar police took the action based on the complaint filed against Nayak by lady journalist Debasmita Rout, informed DCP PrateeK Singh.
He has been charged with IPC 341, 323, 294 and 354.
Notably, Tutu Nayak allegedly slapped Debasmita in Bhubaneswar on Friday.
Rout on Friday alleged Sanjay slapped and misbehaved with her while she was covering the release of a new film ‘Pratha’ at city-based Sriya-Swati Talkies.
On the other hand, the State Commission for Women has sought a report from the Commissionerate Police regarding the alleged misbehavior by the Odia film producer.
Taking suo moto cognizance of the incident, the Commission has asked the police to submit an inquiry report within 15 days.