A minor girl was praying inside a Shiva temple near Pune when a man allegedly grabbed her hand and attempted to sexually harass her. The girl managed to push him away after a brief struggle, while the accused walked out of the temple. The incident, captured on CCTV, has triggered widespread outrage after the footage went viral on social media. The incident took place at around 11:07 am on October 10 in Nigdi, part of Pimpri-Chinchwad city in Pune district. Police arrested the accused, identified as Vishal Singh, a contract labourer working at a metro construction site.
CCTV Captures Shocking Encounter Inside Pune Shiva Temple
The CCTV footage shows the girl offering prayers at the temple. As she finishes and prepares to leave, a man enters the premises wearing an orange jacket typically associated with construction workers. Seeing the girl alone, the accused allegedly grabs her by the hand and attempts to molest her. The girl appears frightened but manages to resist and push him away after a few seconds of struggle. The man then leaves the temple, bringing the brief but disturbing encounter captured on camera to an end.
Today, there is a strong need to fight a decisive battle against such scoundrels who tarnish the society and who pose a threat to the safety and dignity of innocent girls. The alleged case of an attempt to rape a minor girl who had come to visit the temple in Nigdi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad in Maharashtra is extremely shameful and shocking to humanity. In this case, serious allegations against a metro company employee should be investigated impartially and if proven guilty, the accused should be given the harshest punishment under the law.
— Balmukund Joshi (@balmukundjoshi) October 12, 2026
Viral Temple Video Sparks Outrage in Pimpri-Chinchwad
The footage circulated widely on social media, drawing strong reactions from viewers. The incident has also caused anger among local residents, with concerns over the safety of children in public and religious spaces. The CCTV recording became a crucial lead in identifying the accused and bringing the incident to the attention of the police.
Who Is the Accused in the Pune Temple Case?
Police identified the accused as Vishal Singh, a migrant contract labourer employed at a metro construction site. According to police officials, the Nigdi police acted promptly after the incident came to light. Senior Inspector Mahesh Bansode said the police recognised the seriousness of the matter and detained the accused without delay.
POCSO Case Registered Against Contract Labourer
A case has been registered at Nigdi police station under provisions relating to molestation and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Bansode said. The case follows the circulation of the CCTV footage and the subsequent police action. The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of minors, while the accused faces legal proceedings in connection with the alleged offence.
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