Brother suffers life‑threatening attack for opposing molestation of a minor, hand broken

Accused Assaults After Objection to Obscene Demand, Threatens to Kill Upon Complaint; Case Under POCSO

City News Mumbai/Gani Khan
In the Nagaw area of Bhivandi, opposing molestation of a minor backfired on his brother. It is alleged that when the objection to the obscene demand was made, the accused beat the youth and broke his hand. Moreover, upon filing a complaint, a threat to kill was also given. In the case, Shantinagar police have registered a case against the accused under POCSO and various other sections and have begun investigation.

According to the complaint lodged with police, the incident occurred on 6 September 2026 at around 5 p.m. beneath Ansari Apartments in Nagaw. The victim youth was present there with his friend. During that time, a conversation started with the accused regarding lifting luggage. It is alleged that during this conversation the accused made obscene and objectionable demands concerning the minor.

When the youth opposed the accused's statements, a verbal exchange ensued between them. It is alleged that as the dispute escalated, the accused began to assault the youth. The attack caused serious injury to his hand, resulting in a fracture. The injured youth was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The victim alleges that after the assault, the accused threatened him, saying that if he filed a complaint with the police, he would be killed. Despite this, the victim contacted the police and lodged a complaint about the incident.

Based on the complaint, Shantinagar police have registered FIR No. 1197/2026 against the accused under sections 79, 118(2), 352(3) of the Indian Penal Code and section 12 of the POCSO Act. The investigation is being conducted by Police Sub‑Inspector Balu Avasare.