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Teen's quick call leads to molester's jail term
22 Nov
Summary
- A 16-year-old girl's brave action led to a conviction.
- The accused, Ganesh Shete, was sentenced to one year rigorous imprisonment.
- The incident occurred on a deserted local train in Mumbai in 2018.
A 16-year-old girl's presence of mind in a deserted Mumbai local train compartment in 2018 has led to the conviction of her harasser. The accused, Ganesh Shete, now 30, has been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,500. The special POCSO court found Shete guilty of sexual harassment, highlighting his opportunistic act in a running train.
The incident occurred on September 18, 2018, when the victim, a college student, was traveling alone in a first-class compartment. Shete entered, exposed himself, and made obscene gestures. The victim immediately dialed 100, and her screams alerted authorities at Masjid railway station, where Shete was apprehended.
The judge relied on the victim's consistent testimony, corroborated by police witnesses. Shete's conviction underscores the effectiveness of prompt reporting and the legal framework designed to protect victims of sexual harassment, ensuring that such offenders are held accountable for their actions.
