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11:38 pmPunjab activist Jhota's kin refuse to cremate him; Amit Shah vows ‘drug-free’ state after meeting family
11:33 pmAAP claims Punjab CM Mann detained for three hours at Delhi airport, fined ₹50,000
11:27 pmTiger Shroff shooting case: Four more arrested for supplying weapons to assailants
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11:16 pmVideo: Zohran Mamdani Performs Garba With Indian Community In New York
11:15 pm‘Spend time with your families, remember Ashu, Saurav’: Abhijeet Dipke's emotional message to supporters ahead of festive season

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Man accused of molestation slaps girl at Maharashtra garba event, video sparks protests

Reported by India Today 20 Oct 2026, 11:56 am IST 1 min read

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A viral video shows a man slapping a girl during a garba event in Nala Sopara. Molestation allegations against him prompted protests and renewed concerns over girls' safety.

A video showing a man slapping a girl during a garba event in Maharashtra’s Nala Sopara has gone viral on social media, triggering protests by Hindu organisations over allegations that the accused had been molesting women. The incident took place on ... [458 chars]

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Section: India
Topics: Crime & safety
Places: Maharashtra
First reported by: India Today
Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 11:56 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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