Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan 23: A four-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a private school van driver in Badlapur, sparking local fury and leading to the suspect’s immediate arrest.

The disturbing incident was uncovered on Thursday afternoon. Concerns first arose when the pre-primary student failed to return home from her English-medium school at her scheduled 12:30 PM arrival time.

Discovery and Disclosure

When the child finally reached home an hour late, her parents noticed she was visibly shaken and distressed. While she was initially too traumatized to speak, persistent and gentle questioning from her family eventually led the toddler to reveal the ordeal she had suffered at the hands of the driver.

Community Backlash

The news traveled quickly through the neighborhood, inciting a wave of anger. In an immediate retaliatory act, a group of local residents tracked down the school van and vandalized the vehicle before police intervention.

Legal Action

Badlapur police moved swiftly to take the driver into custody. A formal case has been registered, and the accused remains behind bars as the investigation continues.