Pune Shaken: 72-Year-Old Arrested for Molesting Teen, Two More Incidents Reported

• A 72-year-old man, Kutbuddin Ali Mahamad, was arrested in Mohammedwadi for molesting a 13-year-old girl under the pretext of a 'Christmas party' and chocolate.
• In Vishrantwadi, a motorcyclist molested a 22-year-old woman walking after dinner, fleeing when she screamed.
• A woman in the Lashkar area was continuously harassed by Balraj Sandupatla, who questioned her character and threatened her children.
• Three serious molestation and harassment incidents in Pune have raised significant concerns about women's safety, especially during the festive season.
• Parents and citizens are demanding increased police patrolling and stricter action, while police urge immediate reporting of such incidents.

Why It Matters: Pune faces rising safety concerns for women and girls after three molestation incidents, prompting calls for stricter policing.