MUMBAI: A 28-year-old constable of the Mumbai police was arrested for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old girl in suburban Ghatkopar, an official said on Wednesday.
The alleged incident had occurred a few days back, but it came to light after parents of the victim girl filed a complaint against the constable, who is attached to Vile Parle police station, he said.
A case was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including molestation, and under the Protection of Children against Sexual Offences act (POCSO).
A court remanded him in police custody till December 20, the official added.
(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)