"Had the guts to molest, record videos": Union MoS approaches police after daughter harassed during procession in Maharashtra's Jalgaon - World News Network

Jalgaon (Maharashtra) [India], March 2 (ANI): Raksha Khadse, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Youth Affairs and Sports, on Sunday approached the police and lodged a complaint after her daughter was allegedly molested during a religious procession in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon on February 28.
Speaking to ANI after lodging a complaint with the police, Khadse, a BJP leader, said the accused not only harassed her daughter and her friends but also misbehaved with police personnel and even recorded videos of the incident.
“My daughter and her friends went to a Maha Shivratri fair, where some people molested them. They also misbehaved with the police guard. They had the guts to molest and record videos, even in the presence of a police guard. This is not acceptable, and that is why I have lodged a complaint,” she said.
Urging other women to come forward, she added, “The incident that happened with my daughter and her friends is condemnable… There may be many such mothers who are suffering from this. They should go to the police station and file complaints.”
Following Khadse’s complaint, Jalgaon Police registered a case under the POCSO Act and IT Act against seven accused and arrested one.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also condemned the incident and assured strict action.
“The CM has assured me that strict action will be taken. Many school girls have come forward, claiming that these people harass them on their way to school. I have asked them to come to me directly and file police complaints,” Khadse said.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis alleged that members of a political party were involved in the incident. “There are officials from a party who have done such a thing, it is a cheap act. The police have registered a case, and some have already been made. Such harassment in public places is wrong; they cannot be forgiven, and strict action will be taken against them,” Fadnavis said.
According to Muktainagar Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Krishnat Pingale, the incident occurred in Kothali village during a religious procession. The accused, identified as Aniket Ghui and six others, allegedly stalked and molested at least three to four girls.
“On February 28, 2025, a yatra (procession) was taken out at Kothali village. Aniket Ghui and six of his associates, who were part of the event, allegedly stalked and molested three to four girls,” SDPO Pingale said in a video statement. (ANI)

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