The Srinagar Municipal Corporation, who was arrested here last month on several charges including sexual harassment, rioting and assault, has been booked under the strict Public Safety Act, police said on Friday. Aqib Ahmed Renzu was arrested on September 23 after the victim presented "strong technical evidence" against him, authorities said. A partner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) resides in Nishat area of ​​the city.

"SMC Aqib Ahmed Renzu, S/o Bilal Ahmed Renzu, booked under PSA and lodged in Kot Balwal Jail, Jammu," Srinagar police said in a message to X.

Renzu has seven FIRs against him in various police stations in Srinagar, police said.