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Mumbai Police Refer Viral Local-Train Harassment Case to Railway Police

The Thane–Vashi episode has prompted dispute over what the clip proves, sharpening questions about commuter security.

Overview

  • A passenger-shot video from August 26 shows a man seated beside a woman with a bag on his lap as another commuter warns her he is masturbating.
  • The woman confronts and hits the man before he leaves the coach, and Free Press Journal reports he jumped from the moving train and fell on the platform.
  • Mumbai Police acknowledged the clip on X and said, "We are forwarding this to the railway police for further action."
  • Coverage places the incident on a Harbour Line service between Thane and Vashi at about 1:30 pm, with the clip shared widely on social media.
  • Online responses ranged from strong condemnation to claims the footage does not conclusively show masturbation, reflecting divided views on the evidence.