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Pune Man Arrested for Woman's Molestation
27 Oct
Summary
- An 18-year-old woman was allegedly molested and assaulted in Pune.
- The accused, a 30-year-old man, was beaten by residents.
- Police registered a case under Sections 76 and 324(4) of the BNS.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Pune's Katraj area for allegedly molesting and assaulting an 18-year-old woman. The incident occurred on October 24 around 6:30 p.m. when the accused reportedly approached the woman, touched her chest, and attempted to lift her.
The woman's cries for help alerted her friend and nearby residents who rushed to her aid. The locals apprehended the alleged attacker and reportedly assaulted him before police arrived and took him into custody.
The accused, identified as Jitu Kishorilal Saroj from Uttar Pradesh, has been taken into custody by the Bharati Vidyapeeth police. A case has been registered under Sections 76 and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. There are also unverified reports from the accused's brother suggesting similar past behavior. The accused is set to be produced in court.
