Satara (Maharashtra): In a shocking incident on Monday afternoon, an 18-year-old youth threatened a minor girl at knifepoint in a residential area of Satara city. The girl, a Class 10 student, was held by the youth with a knife to her throat in broad daylight. Timely intervention by alert citizens and police personnel averted a potential tragedy and led to the girl’s safe rescue.
Jilted Lover Puts Knife On Minor Girl's Neck
The incident, caught on camera, unfolded around 4 pm when the girl was returning home from school. According to preliminary reports, the accused and the girl live in the same locality. The youth, who is said to be a jilted lover, accosted the girl and held a knife to her neck. Onlookers quickly gathered at the scene and one of them contacted constable Sagar Nikam from the City Police Station's intelligence wing, reported Marathi news portal ESakal.
Upon receiving the alert, Nikam and constable Dheeraj More rushed to the location and found the youth threatening the girl with a knife. For over ten minutes, both officers and locals attempted to persuade the boy to release the girl and drop the weapon. However, he refused to relent.
Girl Saved By Cops & Mob
Displaying presence of mind and coordination, one officer engaged the boy from the front, distracting him, while another approached stealthily from behind. At the right moment, the officer seized the youth’s hand holding the knife, allowing them to swiftly pull the girl to safety.
Once the girl was freed, the enraged crowd turned on the attacker and assaulted him. Police had a tough time shielding him from the mob. Eventually, they managed to extract the boy and escorted him to the Shahupuri Police Station.
Inspector Sachin Mhetre was informed of the incident and both the accused and the girl were taken to the district hospital for a medical examination. Later in the evening, the process of registering a formal complaint was conducted at Shahupuri Police Station.
Initial information suggests the motive behind the attack is the girl's rejection of the youth, though officials confirmed that both the accused and the victim reside in the same neighbourhood. Further investigation is ongoing.
