A woman constable was allegedly molested by a minor boy in suburban Vikhroli on late Friday night. The video has gone viral on social media.
Mumbai Viral Video: Two minor boys among three persons were detained by the Mumbai Police on Saturday after a woman constable was allegedly molested in suburban Vikhroli. According to the police, the woman officer was alleged touched inappropriately by a minor boy on late Friday night.
An official said the incident was witnessed by the some women in the area who tried to intervene, however, another minor boy helped the alleged molester flee the spot. A man also helped one of the two boys, the official said.
A video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms.
#Shocking !!
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इस मामले को लेकर लोगों ने पुलिस स्टेशन के सामने जय श्री राम के नारे लगाए और हनुमान चालीसा का पाठ करते हुए आरोपी को… pic.twitter.com/yAeZYYp84U— ???????????????????????? Mishra (@AskSanjayM) September 30, 2023
After the woman constable lodged a complaint, police registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and formed six teams who detained three persons after identifying them through CCTV cameras.
The incident triggered tension in the area with several residents gathering outside the Vikhroli police station and demanding immediate arrest of the culprits.
Further investigation is underway, the official added.
(With PTI inputs)
