Pune man arrested for allegedly molesting and attempting to abduct woman

A 30-year-old man, identified as Jitu Kishorilal Saroj, has been taken into custody following an alleged sexual harassment and attempted abduction of an 18-year-old woman in the Katraj area of Pune.

The incident occurred on October 24 near Samarth Dairy on Katraj-Kondhwa Road while the victim was waiting for a friend. According to police, the accused approached the woman, touched her inappropriately, and attempted to lift her, causing her to fall. The victim raised an alarm, prompting her friend and several bystanders to intervene.

Local residents apprehended the suspect and allegedly assaulted him before the Bharati Vidyapeeth police arrived to take him into custody. Police also noted that the accused allegedly damaged a mobile phone during the struggle. An investigation is currently underway.