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Mumbai crime:13-year-old allegedly molested by family friend in Mumbai's Agripada; accused on the run
Updated On: 20 May, 2026 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A case has been registered under the POCSO Act and BNS and police have launched a manhunt for the absconding 40 year old accused

Manhunt is underway to catch the absconding accused under POCSO. Representational Image
In a disturbing case from Mumbai's Agripada area, a 13-year-old boy was repeatedly molested by a 40-year-old man who was known to his family. The incidents took place at a residential society in Agripada. Police officials confirmed the case on Wednesday and said a manhunt is underway to catch the absconding accused, as reported by IANS.
What exactly happened?
The accused, Adil Ishaq Latif, a resident of the same area, took advantage of times when the boy's family members were not at home.
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