Father Arrested for Outraging Minor Daughter's Modesty in Dombivali

A man in Dombivali, Maharashtra, was arrested for allegedly outraging the modesty of his minor daughter. The incident, which occurred on March 18, was reported by the child's mother on Wednesday night. The man faces charges under the IPC and POCSO Act.

A man in Dombivali, Maharashtra's Thane district, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly outraging the modesty of his minor daughter, according to a police official.

The incident reportedly occurred on March 18, but the complaint was only filed by the child's mother on Wednesday night, as cited by the Manpada police station.

The mother had left her daughter in the care of her husband while she attended a course in Nagpur. During a video call on March 18, the visibly upset child showed her mother that her father was sitting naked on the bed. Based on the mother's complaint, the 36-year-old father was charged under IPC and the POCSO Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)