NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad's controversial self proclaimed trial video goes viral

A video purportedly showing NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad's self proclaimed trial for a teenage molestation victim, wherein she is seen hitting the accused has gone viral after the lawmaker uploaded the clip on social media. 

The 19-year-old victim, who lives in a nearby locality and her alleged harasser were called on Monday night to Awhad's office, where the accused was "taught a lesson" by the girl and the supporters of the Kalwa-Mumbra legislator as per the post enclosed with the video. 

The post stated that the victim was on the verge of committing suicide after being frequently harassed by the 22-year-old college student.

As per the post, the alleged molester was handed over to the police after being "punished" by the victim, who is a college student. PSI AD Gangavane of Naupada police station said the youth has been booked under sections 354(a)(b) and 506 of the IPC and section 12 of the POCSO Act 2012. 

The molester was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday after the victim lodged a complaint alleging that he often made sexual advances at her and molested her. The video has apparently kicked up a heated debate, alleging the NCP MLA of taking law into his hands and "supervising" the beating of the accused along with his supporters.