Shocking Incident in Hooghly: Individual Caught on Video Engaging in Offensive Acts Against a Minor Girl in a Confectionery, Authorities Initiate Search Operations
A disturbing incident has sparked anger among netizens and residents of Uttarpara, Hooghly district, West Bengal, as a minor girl was allegedly molested inside a sweet shop. The incident, which occurred 14 days ago, is under investigation, with the police stating that the accused will be caught soon and given severe punishment.
The video of the incident, captured on the store's CCTV, has gone viral on social media, showing a middle-aged man, described as balding and pot-bellied, striking up a conversation with the child. The man is seen approaching the girl, attempting to kiss her, and even stroking her head and cheek.
Other customers can be seen entering and leaving the shop, apparently unaware of the incident. The girl's grandmother, who was standing at the counter, appears not to have noticed the man's actions behind her.
The girl was approached by the man in the sweet shop, and efforts are being made to trace the accused, known as "Bikash," an outsider delinquent who has not yet been arrested. The West Bengal Police are using the CCTV footage to identify the accused and have appealed to the public for any information.
The incident has sparked demands for stronger safeguards for children in public spaces, with residents calling for the installation of CCTV cameras in shops and crowded areas to enable quicker intervention in such cases. The police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and efforts to apprehend the accused are ongoing.
As of now, the accused criminal is still at large, and the police have stated that they will not rest until justice is served. The incident has sparked outrage and concern, with many calling for stricter laws and regulations to protect children from such incidents.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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