Mumbai Police Arrest Real Estate Agent and Salesman for Molestation and Rape of Minors
The Mumbai police have arrested two men under the Pocso Act for the molestation and rape of minor girls in Andheri and Bandra, respectively. The incidents occurred on the same day, with the real estate agent accused of molesting two young girls and the salesman charged with raping a 14-year-old.
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In the first incident, the MIDC police arrested a 56-year-old real estate agent for allegedly molesting two girls aged seven and eight years in Andheri. The accused was produced in court on Sunday and remanded in police custody.
The incident occurred on Saturday around 3:30 PM when the accused came into the victim’s complex to show flats to his customer for rent. As he was going out of the building, he spotted both the girls playing in the complex and touched them inappropriately after luring them with chocolates. The accused kissed one of the victims, which made her angry, and both the girls then informed their parents about the incident, said a police officer.
After the incident, the residents became agitated, and the victim’s mother approached the MIDC police station. The police recorded the statement of the victim’s mother and registered a case against the accused under the POCSO Act. The accused lives in the Andheri area and was called into the police station and arrested in the case.
In the second incident that took place in the Bandra area, the Nirmal Nagar police arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl. The incident occurred on Saturday when the girl was heading home around 8 PM. While she was going through an isolated patch, the accused stopped the girl and allegedly threatened and raped her, said a police officer with the Nirmal Nagar police station.
The police said the accused works as a salesman and lives in the same vicinity where the victim lives. The victim narrated the incident to her parents, and once they approached the police station, an FIR was registered. The accused has been arrested and is currently in police custody.
These incidents highlight the ongoing issue of child sexual abuse in urban areas and the need for increased vigilance and stringent enforcement of laws to protect minors from such heinous crimes. The police have assured the public of their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the POCSO Act?
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is a law in India designed to protect children from sexual abuse. It provides a legal framework for the protection of children and ensures that the rights of the child are upheld during the judicial process.
How did the police become aware of the first incident in Andheri?
The police became aware of the first incident when the victim’s mother approached the MIDC police station and reported the molestation of her daughters. The police recorded her statement and registered a case under the POCSO Act.
What actions did the police take in the Bandra incident?
In the Bandra incident, the police registered an FIR after the victim’s parents reported the rape. The accused, a 21-year-old salesman, was arrested and is currently in police custody.
Where do the accused in both incidents reside?
The 56-year-old real estate agent accused of molesting the girls in Andheri lives in the Andheri area. The 21-year-old salesman accused of raping the 14-year-old girl in Bandra lives in the same vicinity as the victim.
What measures are being taken to prevent such incidents?
The police have increased patrolling in the affected areas and are working to raise awareness about the POCSO Act. They are also collaborating with community organizations to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the community.
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