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CCTV Shows Attempted Car Attack on Model at Mumbai Building as Police Open Case

Police reports tie the episode to months of alleged harassment, including a Snapchat acid-attack threat a day earlier.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Tuesday at the entrance of the Arina/Arena building in Lokhandwala, Andheri West, and was captured on CCTV.
  • Footage shows a car striking the woman on the bonnet and reportedly dragging her before the driver tried to charge at bystanders who moved to help.
  • Residents intervened during the chaos and managed to shut the building gate, which prevented further harm, according to media reports.
  • Oshiwara police registered a case based on the model’s complaint, and officers said an investigation is underway.
  • Media reports, citing police information, identify the accused as Mohammad Sheikh and describe a nine-month pattern of alleged rumours and a Snapchat message threatening an acid attack the previous day.