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Cop Arrested For Molesting 9-Year-Old Girl Inside A Garden In Mumbai
An Assistant Commissioner of Police-ranked officer in Mumbai was arrested after a 9-year-old girl alleged sexual assault in a Worli garden. The Worli Police registered a POCSO case and the officer was produced in court and remanded to judicial custody. Police said the investigation may expand after a second minor reported similar conduct.
Why It Matters
The case raises questions about accountability and oversight of police officers in sensitive positions; authorities say they are pursuing all angles to ensure justice.
Timeline
6 Events
Official response and accountability concerns
May 1, 2026
Senior police officials emphasised swift action and a rigorous legal process, while noting concerns about accountability, discipline, and oversight of officers in sensitive positions. Authorities said the matter would be investigated from every angle.
Officer background and posting details
May 1, 2026
The officer, originally a resident of Nagpur, had been posted to the office of the Director General of Police (DGP) in Mumbai since November 2025 and was attached to the Police Communication and IT Department. He resided alone at the Worli Police Camp at the time of the incident.
Charges under BNS and POCSO; CCTV absence noted
May 1, 2026
The accused was booked under Sections 74 and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 12 of the POCSO Act. The absence of CCTV surveillance at Singh Garden means investigators rely on witness testimony and forensic evidence.
Investigation widens with second minor's complaint
May 1, 2026
Following the initial inquiry, police said a second minor boy approached them alleging similar indecent behaviour by the officer about a week earlier. Authorities are conducting a separate inquiry to verify these claims.
Victim's mother reports incident
May 1, 2026
The 9-year-old girl reportedly told her mother about the incident after visiting the garden. The mother, who works as a domestic helper, immediately reported the matter to Worli Police, prompting a police response at the scene.
Arrest, case registration and court remand
May 1, 2026
An Assistant Commissioner of Police-ranked officer was arrested by Mumbai Police on charges of molesting a 9-year-old girl in a public garden in Worli. The Worli Police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the accused was produced before a local court and remanded to judicial custody.