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CCTV Leads to Two Mumbai Arrests as Police Hunt Pair in Sambhaji Nagar Assault Video

Investigators trawled dozens to hundreds of feeds to identify suspects, underscoring technology’s growing role in street-crime cases.

Overview

  • Dindoshi police arrested Santosh Kanhaiyalal Sharma within 48 hours for allegedly molesting a 20-year-old in Goregaon after reviewing more than 170 CCTV cameras.
  • Officers noted bite marks matching the victim’s account, secured her station-house identification, reported a confession, and obtained judicial remand in Borivli.
  • In Malad, police booked a POCSO case and arrested Sunil Pawar for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old after the girl’s father complained and roughly 50 CCTV clips were examined.
  • Separate viral footage from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar shows a 10–15 minute 3:27 am assault in Nageshwarwadi, with police now trying to trace both individuals seen in the video.
  • Authorities say the Sambhaji Nagar case initially lacked a formal complaint, though the clip was shared with police by media outlets, fueling wider concern over safety on isolated roads.