A day after an FIR was registered in the molestation case of a 26-year-old Manipuri woman, who was assaulted in Vakola on Saturday, the accused was detained in Bangalore yesterday.

Joint commissioner of police (Law & Order) Deven Bharti confirmed that the accused has been detained and will be brought to Mumbai soon. The man had allegedly molested and assaulted the woman in broad daylight in Vakola on Saturday. The police succeeded in identifying the accused and confirmed his identity after showing his photo to the woman. Cops learnt he was in Bangalore when they inquired his relatives in Mumbai.