Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Man Facing Molestation Case Arrested After 21 School Complaints
A man who was already facing a molestation case was hired to work at a tribal residential school.
He helped the cook and distributed food.
Police say he allegedly touched girls improperly when they came to get food.
The girls lived at the school hostel.
Twenty-one girls reportedly made complaints.
The school authorities contacted the police.
One girl’s complaint led to the man’s arrest.
The allegations still need to be handled through the legal process.
A 35-year-old man already facing a molestation case involving minors was hired at a government-run tribal residential school.
He allegedly sexually harassed 21 girls at the school hostel.
The man worked as a helper to the school cook and reportedly helped distribute food.
Police said he allegedly touched girls inappropriately when they came to collect food.
Thane (rural) police arrested him after a girl complained and school authorities approached police.
- Who
- A 35-year-old man, the school authorities, 21 girls, and Thane (rural) police.
- What
- The man was arrested after allegations that he sexually harassed 21 girls at a government-run tribal residential school.
- When
- He was arrested on Wednesday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- At a government-run tribal residential school in the Thane (rural) area.
- Why
- Police said he allegedly touched girls inappropriately while distributing food, prompting complaints and a police investigation.
- Accused
- A 35-year-old man who worked as a helper to the school cook.
- Previous case
- He was already facing a molestation case involving minors.
- Reported complaints
- Twenty-one girls allegedly complained of sexual harassment.
- Work duties
- He reportedly helped distribute food at the school.
- Police action
- Thane (rural) police arrested him after a girl complained.
- School response
- School authorities approached the police, after which an FIR was registered.