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Man arrested after attempted assault on five-year-old girl in Maharashtra
Police in Kolhapur have arrested a man accused of attempting to sexually assault a five-year-old girl near the Panchganga river. Local residents intervened and detained the suspect until authorities arrived.
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A man has been arrested in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, following an attempted assault on a young girl in the Panchganga river area. The accused, identified as Gajannan Ingwale, was known to the child's family and allegedly lured the five-year-old away under the pretext of playing in a garden.
According to police accounts, Ingwale took the girl to the riverbank where he attempted to sexually assault her. The incident came to light when a local tea vendor, identified as Mulick Mama, witnessed the attempted crime and alerted two nearby young men, Digvijay Mane and Sukh Dhomne.
The two men quickly intervened and apprehended the suspect, preventing further harm to the child. Residents gathered at the scene and subjected Ingwale to a beating before alerting law enforcement authorities. Police subsequently arrested the suspect and registered a formal case against him.
The incident has raised concerns about child safety in the area. Authorities have urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and ensure children are supervised in public spaces. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.