Mumbai Security Guard Held in Alleged Assault of 8-Year-Old, Residents Protest
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An eight-year-old girl is undergoing treatment after she was allegedly rape by a security guard inside a restroom in Mumbai. Police arrested the accused shortly after a complaint was filed in connection with the incident.
Protest Outside Police Station
The case triggered protests in the Pydhonie area on Sunday, with hundreds of residents assembling outside the local police station and demanding strict legal action against the accused.
The demonstration briefly affected traffic after protesters blocked the road. Police later cleared the area and normal vehicular movement resumed.
During the protest, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar visited the police station after learning about the incident. Demonstrators surrounded him and raised slogans, urging authorities to ensure the accused receives the strictest punishment.
Political Reaction
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar termed the incident “outrageous and extremely serious” in a post on X. Referring to the recent death sentence awarded in the Pune toddler rape-murder case, he said crimes against children must be dealt with swiftly to strengthen public confidence in the justice system.
Pawar also urged the Maharashtra government to implement the Shakti Act without delay and called for fast-tracking trials in such cases. He added that he had raised the issue during the recently concluded legislature session and wished the girl a speedy recovery.
