Ludhiana, March 27 -- The Sudhar police have arrested a local builder -hotelier for allegedly harassing and coercing a woman into a physical relationship in lieu of waiving a loan, officials said on Thursday.

According to the police, the accused, identified as, Brahamdeep Singh Sidhu, allegedly pressured the woman to spend nights with him in exchange for settling a loan of Rs.35,000 and also offered her weekly monetary benefits. Officials said the victim faced sustained mental harassment and approached the police, following which senior officers were informed.

The woman further alleged that the accused harassed her at her workplace, leading to the loss of her job. She later informed her husband, after which a formal complaint was lodged...