Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Man Arrested for Assaulting Minor in Dum Dum
A 40-year-old man named Billal Ghazi was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl in Dum Dum, West Bengal.
He lured the girl with a mobile phone and took her to a toilet where the assault happened.
The girl's mother found out when a neighbor told her.
The mother then informed a former councillor named Baby Mandal, but Baby's husband, Jalil Mandal, allegedly threatened the mother and told her not to tell anyone.
Later, with the help of the local party office, the girl's family filed a police complaint.
The police arrested Billal Ghazi and charged him under the POCSO Act.
The locals are demanding strict punishment for Billal Ghazi and action against Jalil Mandal.
The police are still investigating the matter.
A 40-year-old man, Billal Ghazi, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl in Dum Dum, West Bengal.
Ghazi lured the girl with a mobile phone and assaulted her in a toilet while her mother was busy cooking.
The victim's mother found out about the incident when a neighbor informed her and saw her daughter being harassed.
Jalil Mandal, husband of a former Trinamool Congress councillor, is accused of threatening the victim's mother to keep the incident quiet.
The police have arrested Ghazi under the POCSO Act, and an investigation is ongoing regarding Jalil Mandal's involvement.
- Who
- Billal Ghazi, a 40-year-old man, and Jalil Mandal, husband of a former Trinamool Congress councillor.
- What
- Alleged sexual assault of a minor girl and attempts to shield the accused.
- When
- The incident occurred on Sunday evening, and the arrest was made on Monday.
- Where
- Dum Dum Municipality, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.
- Why
- Billal Ghazi allegedly lured the minor girl with a mobile phone and sexually assaulted her. Jalil Mandal is accused of threatening the victim's mother to keep the incident quiet.
Victims and Residents
Police and Authorities
Punishment for the Accused
Victims and Residents
Demanding the strictest punishment for the accused.
Police and Authorities
Investigating the matter and have arrested the accused.
Action Against Jalil Mandal
Victims and Residents
Demanding action against Jalil Mandal for allegedly threatening the victim's mother.
Police and Authorities
Not taken any action against Jalil Mandal yet, as the investigation is ongoing.
- Accused
- Billal Ghazi, 40-year-old resident of Dum Dum
- Victim
- Minor girl
- Location
- Dum Dum Municipality, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
- Incident Date
- Sunday evening
- Charges
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
- Action Taken
- Accused arrested, investigation ongoing
- Involved Authorities
- Dum Dum Police Station, local party office