A case of sexual assault of a minor girl at a temple in Nigdi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, underlined the safety of children in public as well as in religious places. Media reported on October 12, 2026, that the incident took place on Sunday morning, October 11, at a temple in the Yamunanagar district of Nigdi.
Police took the man into custody, a worker at a Metro construction site, they said.
What happened at Nigdi Temple?
According to reports, the minor girl had visited the temple to offer prayers when the accused approached her and attempted to sexually assault her. She reportedly resisted and raised an alarm.
Hearing her pleas for help, people nearby intervened. The accused was caught and handed over to the police, according to the police.
Residents are worried about the incident, and there are calls now for stronger safety measures to protect children and women in public spaces.
CCTV Footage captures the incident.
The incident was recorded with CCTV cameras installed on the temple premises, they said. The footage will help investigators determine the sequence of events and gather evidence.
The authorities will need to investigate available footage, witness statements, and other evidence as part of the investigation. Details of the footage cannot be verified independently unless confirmed by the police.
Accused of Working at a Metro Construction Site.
Media reports identified the accused as a worker associated with Metro construction work. One report identified him as a 25-year-old man, but this detail should be confirmed in an official police statement before publication.
The case has also raised local individuals’ questions about background checks and verification of contractual workers. But any claims about the accused's employment record or verification status need to be confirmed by the authorities
पिंपरी-चिंचवडमधील निगडी परिसरातील मंदिरात दर्शनासाठी आलेल्या अल्पवयीन मुलीवर अतिप्रसंगाचा प्रयत्न झाला.आरोपी मेट्रोच्या पिलर उभारणीच्या कामावर असलेला कामगार असल्याचे सांगितले जात आहे. #PCMC #Punecrime #breakingnews #pimprichinwad https://t.co/8vgDxwC7fg
— Yash ksagar (@yashksagar86) October 12, 2026
#Pune: A Metro contract worker has been arrested for molesting minor girl at temple in Nigdi, Pimpri-Chinchwad. The incident was captured on CCTV, which is now going viral. Police have urged people not to circulate the footage, as this is a highly sensitive case involving a minor.
— Varad Bhatkhande | Journalist (@VaradBhatkhande) October 12, 2026
Police Action and Investigation
According to reports posted on October 12, the Nigdi police took action against the accused and started investigating the case. Details about the formal charges and applicable legal provisions were not independently confirmed in the available sources.
Because the child is a minor, authorities have to protect the child’s identity and privacy during the investigation and the legal proceedings.
The accused should be given due process, and the allegations have to be examined in the legal process.
Concerns Over Child Safety
The incident has renewed attention on the safety of children in places that families regularly visit, including temples and other public spaces. Residents might call for better surveillance and quicker intervention when a child is in danger.
CCTV cameras can help investigators, but effectively preventing crime also takes public awareness, prompt reporting, and appropriate safeguarding measures.
The police investigation is ongoing, and further verified information from the police will be helpful in establishing the full circumstances of the case.
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