Nine arrested after Nashik family chased 20 km for objecting to woman’s harassment

Nine people have been arrested after a family was allegedly chased for nearly 20 kilometres and attacked in Maharashtra's Nashik district for objecting to the alleged harassment of a woman.

The incident took place near Bhavli Dam in Igatpuri, where the family of eight had gone for a picnic. According to the complaint, two men allegedly harassed a woman from the family, leading to an argument when her relatives confronted them.

Police said the situation escalated when several more people joined the accused. As the family tried to leave, they were allegedly followed by a group armed with iron rods and sticks, who intercepted their vehicle multiple times, assaulted the occupants, and damaged the car.

The family managed to reach a police station and filed a complaint after escaping the attackers. Video footage of the incident has since surfaced on social media, drawing widespread outrage.

Nashik Rural Police said nine accused have been taken into custody following a detailed investigation involving CCTV footage, videos, and technical evidence. Officials added that the probe is continuing to identify any additional suspects and assured strict action against those responsible.

The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of tourists and women at popular tourist destinations in the state.