Mumbai: Karate Instructor Mahesh Navale Arrested for Allegedly Raping Minor Student
The Kurla Police have registered a case against a karate instructor affiliated with SNDT College in Matunga following allegations of s*xually assaulting a minor student. The accused, identified as Mahesh Navale, was taken into police custody late on the night of September 2.
The Kurla Police have registered a case against a karate instructor affiliated with SNDT College in Matunga following allegations of s*xually assaulting a minor student. The accused, identified as Mahesh Navale, was taken into police custody late on the night of September 2.
Authorities confirmed that the arrest was made after the victim's family approached the police to lodge a formal complaint against Navale. Following the report, officers immediately registered an official FIR under relevant provisions of the law, including stringent child safety statutes. Befriended on Instagram, 14-Year-Old Girl Lured to Nalasopara Chawl and Gang-Raped; 2 Minors Arrested.
In addition to his training responsibilities at the educational institution, police noted that Navale runs independent martial arts classes across the Chunabhatti and Sion neighborhoods in central Mumbai. Investigators are now probing his activities across these centers to determine the full scope of the case.
The incident highlights growing concerns over safety protocol compliance within extracurricular training centers and educational facilities across the city. Matunga and its adjacent localities host numerous training hubs where thousands of young students enroll in sports and self-defense coaching. Video Showing '9-Year-Old Girl With Baby' Related To Infamous Kaithal Pregnancy Case? Unverified Claims Go Viral After SHO Geeta's Clip Resurfaced.
Karate Instructor Mahesh Navale Arrested for Rape of Minor Student
Mumbai | A case has been registered at Kurla Police Station against karate instructor Mahesh Navale from SNDT College, Matunga, for allegedly raping a minor student. He was taken into custody by the police on the night of September 2. Mahesh Navale runs karate classes in the…
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Law enforcement officials stated that routine medical procedures and initial testimonies from the victim have been recorded as part of the ongoing investigation. The police are also gathering operational details regarding Navale’s private coaching associations to verify if any prior complaints or compliance breaches were reported at those facilities. Further legal proceedings are expected as the accused remains in custody.
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