The Kalwa police have arrested a man for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl in front of her mother and uncle on Monday evening. The accused, identified as Kuddus Shaikh, has been arrested.

According to the police, the incident happened on Monday when the holi festivities were over and the girl stepped out with her mother and uncle to buy vegetables. While they were on their way, Shaikh allegedly approached them and started touching the girl inappropriately. The victim's mother and uncle tried to set the girl free from the clutches of Shaikh and raised an alarm. Shaikh then pushed the girl aside and slapped her mother several times. When the uncle came to her rescue, Shaikh punched and kicked him and he fell on the road.

Shaikh allegedly told them: "Main kisi se darta nahi. Police se bhi nahi." (I am not scared of anyone; not even the police). While leaving, he again slapped the mother and the uncle. The trio then went to Kalwa police station and informed the officers about the incident. An hour later, Shaikh was arrested.

Shraddha Vaydande, the investigating officer from Kalwa police station, said, "We have arrested the culprit and we are investigating the case. The culprit was known to the victim and her family. We will produce him in a special sessions court."

Shaikh has been booked under section 354 (assault or use of criminal force on woman with intent), 325 (punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt), 323 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt) and sections under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.