Metro Worker Detained for Attempted Sexual Assault on Minor Girl at Nigdi Temple

PCMC24Published: 12 Oct 2026, 6:05 pm1 min read

Police have detained a metro construction worker for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a minor girl who had come to pray at a temple in Nigdi. The incident was captured on the temple's CCTV cameras.

Key points

Attempted sexual assault on a minor girl at a temple in Nigdi.
The accused is a metro construction worker and has been detained by the police.
The incident was captured on the temple's CCTV footage.
The incident occurred when the girl had come to the temple for prayers.
Nigdi Police are in the process of registering a case in this matter.

According to Punekar News, police have detained a metro construction worker for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a minor girl in Nigdi. The incident occurred on October 12, 2026. The victimized girl had gone to a temple in Nigdi for prayers when the incident took place.

The entire incident at the temple was captured on CCTV cameras. Based on the footage, the police took immediate action and detained the accused. It is reported that the accused works at a nearby metro pillar construction site.

Nigdi Police have initiated the process of registering a case in this matter. Police stated that further legal action will be taken in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws. The incident has caused a stir in the area.