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Crime
Police Detain Suspect in Minor’s Molestation at Nigdi Temple, Pimpri-Chinchwad
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 07:16 AM
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A minor girl was molested at a temple in Nigdi, Pimpri-Chinchwad and police have arrested a suspect.
In the early hours of the incident, a minor girl was molested at a temple located in the Nigdi area of Pimpri‑Chinchwad. Police received a complaint and promptly arrived at the site.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for medical examination and counseling. Authorities have detained a suspect believed to be involved in the molestation.
An investigation has been launched, with evidence being collected from the temple premises and surrounding area. The suspect remains in custody while police conduct further inquiries.
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward and assured that the case will be handled with utmost seriousness.
The incident has heightened concerns about security at local religious sites and the protection of minors.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for medical examination and counseling. Authorities have detained a suspect believed to be involved in the molestation.
An investigation has been launched, with evidence being collected from the temple premises and surrounding area. The suspect remains in custody while police conduct further inquiries.
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward and assured that the case will be handled with utmost seriousness.
The incident has heightened concerns about security at local religious sites and the protection of minors.