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Gwalior Police Arrest Man for Assaulting Schoolgirl, Video Goes Viral

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News18•22-09-2026, 14:30
Gwalior Police Arrest Man for Assaulting Schoolgirl, Video Goes Viral
- •Madhya Pradesh police arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly harassing and assaulting a schoolgirl in Gwalior district.
- •The incident, which occurred on September 19 under Bhitarwar police station jurisdiction, was captured on CCTV and went viral on social media.
- •The video shows the youth, riding a bike, slapping and misbehaving with the girl.
- •The girl and her family lodged a complaint, leading to the prompt arrest of the accused.
- •A case has been registered under the POCSO Act and relevant sections for molestation and assault; investigation is ongoing.
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Police arrested a 20-year-old man after a video surfaced on social media showing him slapping and misbehaving with a schoolgirl on September 19.
A case was registered at the Bhitarwar police station under the POCSO Act alongside relevant sections for molestation and assault.
The incident first came to light after a CCTV video went viral on social media, prompting the victim and her family to lodge an official complaint at the police station.



