Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Alleged Assaults at Mumbai Schools: One Staff Arrested
There are two cases of alleged sexual assault being investigated at schools in Mumbai.
One involved a young girl at a school in Malad.
However, the investigation did not find evidence of an assault, and no one was arrested.
The other case happened at a Goregaon school.
A school staff member has been arrested after a young girl reported being hurt.
She has been sent to jail while police are looking into what happened.
Two alleged sexual assault incidents involving minors occurred at Mumbai schools.
An incident in Malad West was reported on February 12, 2025, but no arrests were made.
A 40-year-old female staff member was arrested in the Goregaon West incident.
The Goregaon incident occurred on September 15 and involved a 4-year-old girl.
The accused in the Goregaon incident was sent to judicial custody until October 1.
- Who
- A 3.6 and 4-year-old girl, school staff, police, mother and grandmother.
- What
- Alleged sexual assault incidents at schools; one arrest made.
- When
- February 12, 2025 (Malad incident), September 15 (Goregaon incident)
- Where
- Schools in Goregaon West and Malad West, Mumbai.
- Why
- Ongoing investigation into the incidents.
The Complainant
School Spokesperson/Accused
Validity of Allegations
The Complainant
The police have registered a case against a staff member in the Goregaon case and the child has identified the accused and provided further evidence of pain. The victim reported physical pain.
School Spokesperson/Accused
The school in Goregaon is cooperating with authorities. School administration declined to comment.
- Incidents
- Alleged sexual assaults at schools in Goregaon West and Malad West
- Malad Incident Date
- February 12, 2025
- Goregaon Incident Date
- September 15
- Goregaon Arrest
- 40-year-old female staff member arrested
- Court Decision
- Accused in Goregaon case sent to judicial custody until October 1
- Malad Report
- Report denied incident, no arrests made
Sources
Bombay HC Raps Maharashtra Govt Over Laxity In School Child Safety Guidelines
Goregaon School Horror: 40-Year-Old Female Staffer Sent To Judicial Custody In Alleged Sexual Harassment Of 4-Yr-Old Girl