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Viral video of man staring at women leads to arrest in 6 hours
A 23-year-old man was arrested by railway police within six hours after a viral video showed him repeatedly approaching and staring at women commuters at Koparkhairane station in Navi Mumbai. Police scanned…
The Story in Brief
A 23-year-old man was arrested by railway police within six hours after a viral video showed him repeatedly approaching and staring at women commuters at Koparkhairane station in Navi Mumbai. Police scanned about 100 CCTV cameras and circulated his photos to trace him to Sanpada station around 2am on Saturday.
The man, a resident of Wardha, was found to have a mental illness, according to his mother. He was taken into custody and sent for medical examination. Police initiated suo motu action after the video was posted online on August 8, citing safety concerns. Legal proceedings were started under Section 23 of the Mental Healthcare Act.
The Indian Opinion
Social media hailed the swift police action, but some exaggerated the incident as a 'threat to women's safety'. The truth is, the man was mentally ill, not a predator. The focus should be on improving mental health support, not stoking fear. Will the authorities now ensure proper rehabilitation, not just a quick arrest?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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