Schoolgirl Abducted, Assaulted by Online Acquaintance in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

• A 16-year-old schoolgirl was forcibly abducted and assaulted by Shahruk Sikandar Pathan (23) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
• The accused and victim met on Instagram 5-6 months ago; he had proposed marriage, which she rejected.
• On January 1, Shahruk Pathan picked the girl from school, took her to an onion warehouse near Varud Kazi village, Shendra, and assaulted her.
• Local residents heard her cries, intervened, and helped the victim.
• Police arrested Shahruk Sikandar Pathan, and Special Judge N. S. Momin ordered police custody until January 4.

Why It Matters: Online acquaintance led to abduction and assault of a minor, highlighting social media dangers.