Man posing as transgender rapes air hostess on pretext of 'curing evil eye'
A 25-year-old air hostess was sexually assaulted after a man gained entry to her flat. The accused impersonated a transgender person and claimed to perform a ritual for warding off evil. Police arrested Anil Shinde, 28, within four hours after tracing his movements via CCTV. Shinde also collected Rs 200 from the victim before fleeing the scene. Authorities are investigating if Shinde has…
On Tuesday, a 25-year-old female air hostess was sexually assaulted in her upscale Powai housing society flat after a man posing as a transgender individual gained entry. The perpetrator, Anil Shinde, 28, claimed his family performed rituals to counteract an evil eye affecting the victim and her hospitalized husband. Shinde collected Rs 200 from the woman before fleeing the scene.
Police, aided by CCTV footage, apprehended Shinde early Wednesday after tracing his movements through over 100 cameras. The incident occurred between 12:20 pm and 12:50 pm, when Shinde, dressed as a transgender person, managed to gain the security guard's trust and entered the third-floor flat. The victim, who was on leave at the time of the assault, initially struggled to disclose the details of the incident to police.
DCP Datta Nalawade led the investigation, which involved reviewing CCTV footage and tracking Shinde's movements. The police have warned residents against allowing unknown individuals into their homes and urged them to verify the identity and purpose of anyone seeking entry.
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