Old man molests minor girl Rajkot: In a shocking incident in Rajkot, a 92-year-old man has been detained following allegations of molesting his four-year-old neighbor. The distressing event took place at a residential complex on Sadhu Vaswani Kunj Road and was recorded by CCTV cameras.What actually happenedThe ordeal came to light when the child, visibly distressed, approached her mother who was seated outside their home. The little girl, unable to articulate her experience clearly, conveyed through gestures that she had been inappropriately touched by a neighborhood grandpa. Her mother, upon reviewing the societys CCTV footage, confirmed the disturbing act and immediately reported it to the local authorities.Police arrests the man after verification of CCTV footagePradyuman Nagar police were quick to respond. After verifying the CCTV evidence, they arrested the elderly man. The footage clearly depicted the man touching the child inappropriately twice within a short span. Officer Bhargav Zankat noted, The accused is clearly seen molesting the girl near his residence.Booked under the POCSO ActFollowing his arrest, the man appeared in court and was remanded to judicial custody. The police have indicated that they will file a chargesheet against him by Monday under Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for sexual harassment and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.The family of the victim had recently moved into the society, contrasting with the long-term residence of the accused, who lived with his family. The incident has left the community in shock, emphasizing the vulnerability of children even within supposedly safe environments.
