Driver held for abusing four-year-old student inside school van in Navi Mumbai

The accused was remanded in police custody until April 30. Representational pic

A 25-year-old driver has been arrested by the Navi Mumbai Police for allegedly abusing a four-year-old student inside the school van, an officer said on Sunday.

The incident occurred on Thursday when the child was transported to the school.

Upon reaching home, the child informed his parents about the actions of the van's "uncle." Concerned, the parents immediately approached the school principal. After verifying the child's account, they lodged a complaint with the local NRI Police Station in Navi Mumbai.

Police registered a first information report (FIR) under the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and arrested the driver, identified as Sanjeet Das.

He was remanded in police custody until April 30.

The police have impounded the van and are reviewing CCTV footage.

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