Man Arrested for Molestation on Thane Train

A 22-year-old man was arrested for allegedly molesting a 32-year-old female commuter on a suburban train in Thane. The incident occurred when the man sought money for a religious trip and later touched her inappropriately. He has been charged under IPC sections for sexual harassment.

A 22-year-old man was arrested for allegedly molesting a woman commuter inside a suburban train, a Thane railway police official said on Friday.

As per the 32-year-old victim's complaint, the incident took place on Thursday when she was travelling in the general coach and the accused approached her and sought money for a religious trip, the official said.

''She gave him Rs 10. He later touched her inappropriately. The man has been charged under IPC sections for sexually harassing her,'' the official said.