Pimpri-Chinchwad: Metro Worker Taken Into Custody After Alleged Assault Attempt on Minor at Nigdi Temple

Nigdi, 12th October 2026: A metro construction worker has been taken into police custody after attempting to sexually assault a minor girl inside a temple in Nigdi, Pimpri-Chinchwad. The incident reportedly took place when the girl had visited the temple to offer prayers.

The incident was captured on the temple’s CCTV cameras. The footage is expected to form part of the investigation as police proceed with legal formalities in the case.

Preliminary information suggests that the accused was working on metro pillar construction in the area. Following the incident, Nigdi police took him into custody. Further details about the accused’s identity and the circumstances leading to the alleged incident have not been made public in the report.

The incident has triggered concern among local residents, particularly over the safety of children in places that are regularly visited by families and devotees. The case has also brought attention to the need for vigilance and adequate safeguards in public spaces.

Police are proceeding with the registration of a case under the relevant provisions of law. Further details regarding the sections invoked, the child’s condition, and the next steps in the investigation are awaited.

The accused has been taken into custody, but the allegations are subject to investigation and legal proceedings.