A video circulating on social media appears to show a young man slapping a girl during a confrontation at a Garba event in Santosh Bhuvan, Nalasopara East, Maharashtra. Allegations of harassment and inappropriate touching have drawn public attention, while police have acknowledged the complaint.
Incident Reported at Santosh Bhuvan
An incident at a Garba event in Santosh Bhuvan, Nalasopara East, near Mumbai, has triggered public concern after a video of a confrontation involving a young man and a girl went viral on social media on October 20, 2026.
The man has been identified in online reports as Mohammad Gufran Shaikh. According to allegations circulating alongside the video, he had harassed women and allegedly touched minor girls inappropriately during the event. These allegations have not been independently established.
Viral Video Appears to Show Assault
The footage appears to show the girl confronting the young man during a heated exchange. The confrontation escalates, and the man appears to slap her after she pushes him.
People can be seen nearby during the incident. The video has prompted criticism of those present, although it does not establish the full circumstances leading up to the confrontation or what happened before the recording began.
Police Take Cognisance of Complaint
The Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate reportedly responded to a social media complaint, stating that the information had been forwarded to the senior inspector of the concerned police station for necessary action.
However, a report published by Free Press Journal on October 20 said police had not confirmed an FIR or detention in the specific viral-video complaint at that time.
Separately, The Times of India reported the arrest of an 18-year-old in connection with an assault on a 17-year-old girl at a Garba event in the same area. Police said that incident involved a dispute between the two, who were friends.
The available reports do not conclusively establish whether the two cases involve the same circumstances.
Public Concern Over Girls’ Safety
The video has sparked anger on social media and renewed discussion about the safety of girls at public celebrations. Some organisations have reportedly demanded strict legal action following the incident.
Investigation and Further Details Awaited
The allegations against the named individual remain subject to investigation, and the claims of harassment should not be treated as proven. Further official information is needed to establish the complete sequence of events, the status of any complaint and the legal action taken.