A man identified as Balaji Chavan from Pandharpur was arrested by Mapusa police for allegedly molesting a young girl during a Dahi Handi event in Khorlim, Mapusa. Taking advantage of the dense crowd near the event location, the accused allegedly did his act. When she confronted him about his action, he attempted to flee the scene; however, alert bystanders intercepted him and handed him over to the police officers present nearby.

Following the incident, the victim's family gathered at the Mapusa police station and demanded that the suspect be brought out, leading to tense moments and a commotion at the premises. The Mapusa police have registered a case and initiated further legal proceedings against the accused.