Pune: A shocking incident of molestation has come to light at a career academy in Rajgurunagar, where a minor girl training for police recruitment was allegedly molested by the academy's founder, Gavhane.

The incident occurred on September 11, but the complaint was filed two days later, on September 13.

According to police, the victim was practicing with other trainees on the ground when Vaman Gavhane called her to the office, saying her mother had called. He then locked the door and committed the crime. The victim was hesitant to report the incident to her parents, fearing consequences.

However, after encouragement from fellow trainees, the victim informed her mother on September 13. The mother immediately filed a complaint with the Khed police, who arrested Gavhane on Friday (September 13) night under sections of molestation and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The police have stated that the academy primarily provides training for police recruitment and other competitive exams, and many students come from other tehsils and districts for training.

The victim's family has expressed shock and anger over the incident, demanding strict action against the accused. Gavhane was produced before a magistrate and remanded to two days of police custody. Further investigation is underway.

Recently, an assistant teacher at a school in Andgaon was arrested for allegedly molesting 19 female students. The accused, identified as Jalindar Namdev Kamble, was taken into custody by Paud police following a series of complaints lodged by the students and the school management.