Minor girl dragged out of garba pandal, assaulted near Mumbai
An 18-year-old youth was arrested in Nalasopara, India, for assaulting a 17-year-old girl after dragging her out of a garba event. The incident, which was captured on video, has prompted police action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding gender-based violence and public safety in India.
NALASOPARA: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly dragged out of a garba pandal and brutally assaulted by an 18-year-old youth in the Santoshbhuvan area of Nalasopara East on Monday night. A video of the assault has gone viral on social media. Pelhar police have arrested the accused.Senior inspector Sachin Kamble of Pelhar police station said the girl and the accused were friends. However, the accused was upset after she stopped talking to him.On Monday night, the girl had gone to participate in a garba event at Garel Pada in Santoshbhuvan.
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