Three Men Charged for Assault on Woman During Ganesh Festival in Thane

Police have registered a case against three men for allegedly molesting and beating a 21-year-old woman during a Ganesh festival in Thane, Maharashtra. The incident occurred near a hospital in Diva area. The woman confronted them, leading to further assault where her 'mangalsutra' went missing.

Authorities in Thane district have filed charges against three men accused of assaulting and molesting a 21-year-old woman during the Ganesh festival, an official confirmed.

The incident unfolded on Sunday night near a Diva-area hospital. The perpetrators reportedly misbehaved with the woman during an idol immersion procession, leading to a confrontation. The situation escalated when the men accosted her again, resulting in a physical assault where her sacred 'mangalsutra' was taken.

Charges have been laid under multiple sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, including sections for assault, causing hurt, and criminal intimidation, among others. Law enforcement efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspects.

(With inputs from agencies.)