Mumbai: 8-Year-Old Girl S*xuallly Assaulted by Security Guard Inside Restroom in Pydhonie (Watch Video)
According to Mumbai Police officials, the incident took place inside a public restroom within the jurisdiction of the Pydhonie police station. The suspect, employed as a security guard in the area, was taken into custody shortly after the victim's family filed a formal complaint.
A security guard was arrested on Sunday following the alleged s*xual assault of an eight-year-old girl inside a restroom in south Mumbai's Pydhonie area. The incident triggered large-scale public demonstrations, with hundreds of citizens gathering outside the local police station to demand strict legal action against the accused. The victim was shifted to a nearby hospital, where she is currently undergoing medical treatment, as reported by TOI.
Assault Allegations and Immediate Arrest
According to Mumbai Police officials, the incident took place inside a public restroom within the jurisdiction of the Pydhonie police station. The suspect, employed as a security guard in the area, was taken into custody shortly after the victim's family filed a formal complaint. Medical teams have not released details regarding the current health status of the minor, though officials confirmed she remains under observation at a medical facility. Mumbai Shocker: Domestic Worker Allegedly Raped Twice by Employer in Goregaon, Police Launch Manhunt.
Protest Erupts Outside Pydhonie Police Station in Mumbai
#Mumbai: Tense situation in #Pydhonie as furious locals block roads and surround the police station, demanding the harshest punishment for a security guard who sexually assaulted a 7-year-old girl.#MumbaiNews #RapeNews #ProtestNews pic.twitter.com/KQc9jL5L5c
— Ashmita Chhabria (@ChhabriaAshmita) July 12, 2026
Public Demonstrations and Traffic Disruption
News of the alleged assault led to rapid mobilization, with a crowd of several hundred people assembling outside the Pydhonie police station. The demonstrators blocked adjacent roadways, demanding exemplary punishment for the detained security guard.
The road blockade caused brief traffic congestion across the south Mumbai neighborhood. "Police managed to disperse the mob and restore normalcy in the area," an official statement noted, confirming that the demonstrations were contained without further escalation. Mumbai Shocker: Female Student Assaulted by Classmates Over Suspected Affair in Versova, Hair Cut and Filmed.
Political Presence and Security Measures
During the demonstration, parts of the crowd surrounded Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, who arrived at the Pydhonie police station after being informed of the incident. Protesters raised slogans directed at the visiting officials, calling for the rigorous enforcement of statutory penalties.
A heavy police deployment remains stationed throughout the Pydhonie locality to maintain public order and prevent any retaliatory incidents. Law enforcement officials stated that the situation is currently under control as formal booking procedures against the suspect proceed.
Women and Child Helpline Numbers:
Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.
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