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The meeting began with professional discussions but soon became uncomfortable, as Sharma made inappropriate comments and asked personal questions
Sharma denied the charges, claiming the woman had consented and suggested going to the nursing room. (AI-generated image)
An Indian national and Singapore permanent resident, 46-year-old Ankit Sharma, was sentenced on Monday to four years in jail and six strokes of the cane for assaulting a woman during a meeting related to work.
Sharma was found guilty of aggravated outrage of modesty after dragging a 31-year-old woman, a technology specialist recruiter, into a nursing room at Changi City Point mall on 1 March 2023.
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According to Channel News Asia report, the victim had met Sharma for the first time that evening after a colleague shared his profile with her. Their meeting began with professional discussions but soon became uncomfortable, as Sharma made inappropriate comments and asked personal questions while they were having drinks, Deputy Public Prosecutor Sheldon Lim told the court.
When the woman excused herself to use the washroom and later returned, Sharma waited outside and then pulled her into a nearby nursing room. There, he kissed her forcefully, restrained her, and made repeated sexual advances despite her resistance.
Sharma denied the charges, claiming the woman had consented and suggested going to the nursing room. His defence argued that she willingly interacted with him but was upset after he commented about her breath.
The court rejected Sharma’s defence and found him guilty. The prosecution described the offence as serious and lasting for a prolonged period.
Sharma faced between two and ten years in prison and caning. His lawyer requested a lighter sentence of three to three-and-a-half years with fewer cane strokes, but the court sentenced him to four years in jail and six strokes of the cane.
(With inputs from PTI)
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