Nagpur: 21-year-old painter arrested for molesting 13-year-old girl in bungalow washroom

Manakapur police in Nagpur have arrested a 21-year-old painter on the charge of molesting a 13-year-old girl. The incident is said to have taken place in the washroom of a bungalow in the Little Paradise area of Rangdatta Society.

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on October 17. That day the girl had gone to the bungalow with her 10-year-old younger brother to look after a pet dog.

The complaint states that the girl's father had been working as a security guard at the bungalow for the past three years. When the bungalow was put up for sale, the family moved to a rented house nearby, but they continued to visit the bungalow.

When the girl and her brother arrived on October 17, painting work was under way at the bungalow. According to the complaint, the girl went into the washroom and was closing the door when the accused allegedly pushed the door open and entered.

The complaint alleges that he held the girl's hand and asked her for her mobile number and Instagram ID. He then allegedly behaved inappropriately with her.

The frightened girl began screaming and called out to her younger brother. On hearing the screams, the accused allegedly fled the spot.

After the incident, the girl and her family approached the police. The police registered a case and began an investigation.

Manakapur police have now arrested the accused. He has been identified as Afsar Ali Shabbir Siddiqui, 21, a resident of Raza Town. He is accused of molesting a minor, and further investigation into the case is continuing.

All the allegations are subject to investigation and legal proceedings.