Pune Police Arrest 61-Year-Old for Alleged Sexual Assault of Two Minor Sisters

Ramzan Bagwan Pune child sexual assault POCSO Act SC/ST Atrocities Act

Police in Pune, Maharashtra arrested 61‑year‑old Ramzan Bagwan after allegations that he repeatedly assaulted a 10‑year‑old girl and her 4‑year‑old sister at knifepoint in the Pimpri‑Chinchwad area. The victims’ family filed a complaint in May 2026, prompting investigators to book Bagwan under multiple statutes, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The arrest follows a detailed inquiry by the Wakad Police Station, and further investigation remains underway.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about child safety in the region, with authorities emphasizing strict enforcement of child‑protection laws.

Entities: Maharashtra · Pimpri‑Chinchwad · Pune Police · Ramzan Bagwan

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Maharashtra: 61-year-old man held for sexually assaulting minor sisters [www.news18.com]

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Pune Horror: 61-Year-Old Arrested For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting 10-Year-Old Girl In Tathawade [www.timesnownews.com]

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