Silvassa Police Parade Man After Arrest For Alleged Molestation Of Law Student
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Silvassa police arrested a 30-year-old man within two hours of him allegedly molesting a law university student near Namo Hospital, subsequently parading him through public streets to deter potential offenders.
The accused, identified as Umesh Yadav, a resident of Bavisa Faliya in Silvassa, was apprehended after the victim raised an immediate emergency alert.
Emergency Response and Rapid Arrest
The victim, a student residing at the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) hostel in Silvassa, had gone to a chemist shop near Namo Hospital to purchase medicines. Yadav allegedly intercepted and molested her near the medical store.
Acting swiftly, the student dialled the 112 emergency helpline number to report the incident. A police team dispatched to the scene gathered descriptive details from the victim and launched a targeted search, apprehending Yadav within two hours.
Public Parade and Legal Action
To send a stern message against crimes targeting women and instil fear of the law, officers marched Yadav on foot through the main thoroughfares of Silvassa town.
Police registered a case against Yadav under relevant provisions, including the POCSO Act, given the victim's profile and initial statements. Investigators have initiated further legal proceedings as the accused remains in judicial custody.
