Thane, August 23: In a disturbing incident, an eight-year-old girl was allegedly subjected to sexual harassment by a 35-year-old man who allegedly showed her a pornographic video in a public toilet in  Ambernath, Thane. The accused, identified as Santosh Kamble, reportedly lured the child into the facility and attempted to engage in inappropriate behaviour while threatening her if she spoke about it. Upon learning of the ordeal, the victim's mother filed a complaint with the police on August 21, leading to the arrest of the accused.

Santosh Kamble has been arrested under sections 74 and 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. As reported by the Free Press Journal, Kamble, who works as a labourer and lives in the same locality as the victim, had been residing in the area for ten years. Thane Shocker: Man Circulates Private Video of Live-In Partner on WhatsApp After Breakup, Booked.

On July 1, he reportedly enticed the minor girl, who is his neighbour, into a public toilet and attempted to commit an obscene act while showing her the video. He further threatened her to ensure her silence. The victim, a class III student, managed to escape and confided in her mother about the traumatic encounter. Thane Shocker: Man Strangles 65-Year-Old Neighbour to Death, Robs Her Jewellery to Pay for Betting Losses.

Concerned for her daughter's safety, the mother approached the Ambernath West police station on Wednesday, August 21, to file a formal complaint. Following the complaint, an investigation was launched, which confirmed the allegations. Kamble was subsequently arrested and produced in court, as reported by PTI. He has been remanded in police custody for seven days while the investigation continues.

Women and Child Helpline Numbers:

Childline India – 1098; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women / Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/ 1291; Missing Child and Women – 1094.

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