Maharashtra Autorickshaw Driver Arrested for Assaulting Minor

A 29-year-old autorickshaw driver in Thane district, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly sodomising a nine-year-old boy. The incident occurred in Bhiwandi when the driver, who was ferrying school children, stopped near a park and attacked the boy. A police investigation is underway.

Authorities in Maharashtra's Thane district have arrested a 29-year-old autorickshaw driver following allegations of sexual assault on a minor. The driver reportedly targeted a nine-year-old boy during a routine school drop-off in Bhiwandi.

The incident came to light after the child's father filed a complaint, prompting police to register a case under the strict guidelines of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The accused, who had been transporting the boy and other students, allegedly stopped near a park in the Dhobitalao area for the attack.

According to an official statement, the boy revealed the assault to his parents, leading to the driver's apprehension. Investigations are ongoing as authorities seek further evidence.

(With inputs from agencies.)