Police Arrest Man, Allegedly Impersonating as a Transgender Person, for Sexually Assaulting Woman
- A 28-year-old man named Anil Sheshrao Shinde posed as a transgender person to enter a Powai flat in Mumbai, claiming he could remove an evil eye affecting the resident's family.
- Once inside, Shinde sexually assaulted the 25-year-old air hostess and threatened her with harm during the assault.
- Police used over 100 CCTV cameras and other surveillance methods to trace and arrest Shinde within about four hours in a slum area of Thane after the incident.
- Investigators found Shinde was not transgender but disguised as one to beg and are reviewing if he is linked to similar crimes; he remains in custody as the probe continues.
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A 25-year-old air hostess was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man who entered her home in Powai, Mumbai, under the pretext of warding off an "evil eye." With the help of over 100 CCTV cameras, police arrested the accused, Anil Shinde, in Kalwa within about four hours. Read the full story.
Man poses as transgender, sexually assaults woman on pretext of 'nazar' ritual
A Mumbai woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man who entered her home claiming he could ward off the evil eye. Police later traced and arrested the accused in Thane after using CCTV footage and surveillance.
Mumbai: Man Posing As Transgender Enters Powai Flat, S*xually Assaults Air Hostess on Pretext of ‘Evil Eye’ Cure | 📰 LatestLY
Mumbai Police arrested a 28-year-old man in the early hours of Wednesday for allegedly impersonating a transgender person to gain entry into a residential apartment in Powai and sexually assault a 25-year-old air hostess. 📰 Mumbai: Man Posing As Transgender Enters Powai Flat, S*xually Assaults Air Hostess on Pretext of ‘Evil Eye’ Cure.
Mumbai horror: Man posing as transgender enters Powai flat, rapes air hostess on pretext of 'curing evil eye'
A 25-year-old air hostess was sexually assaulted after a man gained entry to her flat. The accused impersonated a transgender person and claimed to perform a ritual for warding off evil. Police arrested Anil Shinde, 28, within four hours after tracing his movements via CCTV. Shinde also collected Rs 200 from the victim before fleeing the scene. Authorities are investigating if Shinde has committed similar offenses previously.
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