{"id":3451,"date":"2026-10-12T14:50:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T09:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theleadernews.in\/?p=3451"},"modified":"2026-10-12T14:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T09:20:49","slug":"metro-construction-worker-held-for-alleged-molestation-attempt-on-minor-at-nigdi-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theleadernews.in\/?p=3451","title":{"rendered":"Metro Construction Worker Held for Alleged Molestation Attempt on Minor at Nigdi Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CCTV footage reportedly captures incident; Nigdi police initiate legal action<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PIMPRI-CHINCHWAD :<\/strong> A shocking incident involving an alleged attempt to sexually assault a minor girl at a temple in Nigdi has come to light, triggering anger and concern among local residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to preliminary information, the girl had visited the temple to offer prayers when a worker engaged in the ongoing metro construction work allegedly attempted to molest her. The incident was reportedly captured on the temple&#8217;s CCTV cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incident came to light after the CCTV footage surfaced, prompting strong reactions from residents. The alleged incident has also raised concerns about the safety of children at public and religious places. Taking cognisance of the matter, Nigdi police acted promptly and took the worker into custody. Police are initiating legal proceedings against him under the relevant provisions of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further details about the incident and the specific charges are awaited. The incident has once again brought the safety of women and minor girls in public spaces into focus. 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