The Malad Police in Mumbai have arrested a 47-year-old for allegedly stalking a minor girl, showing her obscene videos on his mobile phone, and demanding sexual favours.
According to police sources, the arrest was made after the Malad Police Station registered a case under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
“The incident occurred between January 20 and 22, between 2.30 pm and 4 pm, within the Malad Police’s jurisdiction. The accused allegedly followed the minor from Ashirwad Building at Liberty Garden to the Flag Hotels area for three consecutive days. During this period, he reportedly caught hold of her hand, showed her obscene videos on his mobile phone, and demanded sexual gratification. Based on a complaint lodged by the girl’s guardian, the police registered a case and launched an investigation,” an officer said.
The investigation was carried out under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 11) Sandeep Jadhav, Assistant Commissioner of Police Prakash Bagal, Senior Inspector Dushyant Chavan, and Inspector (Crime) Sanjay Bedwal.
Mumbai Police nab accused from Kandivali
A police team comprising Sub-Inspectors Tushar Sukhdev and Niloba Jakkalwad, Head Constables Santosh Satavse, Amit Gawand and Avinash Jadhav, and constables Mahesh Doifode and Vaibhav Thorat conducted the probe.
During the investigation, the team collected CCTV footage from the area and scrutinised visuals from nearly 40 to 50 cameras along the possible escape route. The accused was seen travelling in an autorickshaw towards the Malvani area. Acting on technical analysis and informer inputs, a police team led by Sub-Inspector Sukhdev kept the suspect under surveillance for two days. He was eventually traced to his residential area in Kandivali and arrested.
The accused is a contractor by profession. Further investigation is underway.
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