Dad and mom of a four-year-old lady learning in a reputed faculty in Maharashtra‘s Thane metropolis have alleged that an unidentified particular person sexually assaulted her, prompting police to launch an investigation, officers mentioned.

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Of their grievance to police, the mother and father have alleged an individual in blue garments sexually assaulted their daughter within the faculty premises on July 30 between 11.15 am and three pm, the officers mentioned on Monday (August 4, 2025).

Taking severe observe of the matter, the police examined the CCTV footage of the college as a part of their probe.

Probe below POCSO expanded: police

“We’re investigating the matter below the POCSO (Safety of Kids from Sexual Offences) Act. Though the preliminary CCTV investigation didn’t reveal any suspicious motion, we’re increasing the probe in order that no hyperlink is left unturned,” a senior police official mentioned.

The varsity administration was cooperating with the police within the case, he knowledgeable.

Statements of the college employees have been being recorded and data was additionally being sought from different witnesses within the space, in response to police.

In August final 12 months, two minor women have been sexually assaulted inside the bathroom of a faculty at Badlapur in Thane district by a male attendant, sparking widespread protests and outrage.

The accused, Akshay Shinde, was later killed in an alleged retaliatory police shootout whereas being escorted in a police car.