Doctor arrested after allegedly masturbating next to 14-year-old girl during flight

A doctor from Boston has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself to a 14-year-old girl and masturbating next to her during a flight.

CBS News reported that Sudipta Mohanty, 33, as identified by the United States Attorney's Office in Massachusetts, is facing a complaint of one count of "lewd, indecent, and obscene acts while in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States."

Documents stated he was allegedly seated next to the teen on a flight from Honolulu to Boston last May 27. She was traveling with her grandparents, who were seated nearby.

Mohanty allegedly covered himself with a blanket up to his neck. The teen then observed his leg was bouncing up and down, until the blanket was already on the floor and he was allegedly masturbating.

She moved to an empty seat in a different row, according to the documents cited by CBS News.

The teen told her family about the incident upon landing, and they informed authorities afterward.

The New York Post reported that when Mohanty was questioned by the Federal Bureau of Investigation at home, he “appeared visibly nervous in that his hands and voice trembled." He also denied what happened and said, “I have no recollection of that.”

If proven guilty, he may face up to 90 days in prison, up to one year of supervised release, and a fine of up to $5,000 (P284,000).

Mohanty was released on conditions after an initial appearance in a local federal court.