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Mumbai Police Arrest Man in Bandra Public Toilet Rape of 16-Year-Old

Police report a POCSO case is registered with the accused in custody pending further hearings.

Overview

  • The alleged assault occurred on October 1 inside a public toilet in Bandra, according to Mumbai Police.
  • The suspect was produced before a court on October 2 and was remanded in police custody until Monday.
  • Nirmal Nagar police registered the case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and opened an investigation.
  • Officials said the accused is in his 20s and identified him as the son of a local opposition politician.
  • Police provided the case update on Sunday, noting that inquiries continue as the remand period nears its end.