Mumbai, September 1: A 15-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a rickshaw driver in the Borivali area of Maharashtra's Mumbai, police said on Sunday. According to MHB Colony Police Station officials, the girl was on her way to school when the incident took place. Mumbai Shocker: Girl Student Molested by Autorickshaw Driver on Way To School in Borivali, Case Registered.

The accused rickshaw driver suddenly stopped the vehicle and attempted to touch the girl. She immediately protested and screamed loudly. Hearing her cries, locals nearby rushed to the scene, but the rickshaw driver had already fled, officials said. Mumbai Shocker: Student Collapses After Suffering Epileptic Attack While Playing With Friends During PT Period in Kandivali School, Dies.

The police have registered a case against the unidentified rickshaw driver under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. A special team has been formed to apprehend the accused as soon as possible, they added. Further details are awaited.

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