A 24-year-old student in Indore has accused a 70-year-old acquaintance of molestation after she was allegedly lured to his residence under the pretext of assistance with accommodation and essential items for her studies. Based on her complaint, the Pardeshipura police have registered a case against the accused.
Details of the Incident
According to Pardeshipura police station in-charge RD Kanwa, the student is pursuing her studies in Indore. In her complaint, she stated that the accused, identified as Shantilal Jain, a resident of Shajapur, was known to her family. She met him at Geeta Bhavan Square on December 25, 2025, when she had come to Indore for an examination. During their conversation, she informed him that she was looking for a hostel in the city. Jain then showed her a hostel where she later took a room.
After moving into the hostel, the student contacted Jain to help her purchase necessary items. He arrived at the hostel and offered to take her shopping. Claiming they were heading to Vijay Nagar, he instead took her to his residence in Nandanagar. Once inside, Jain offered her water and then sat close to her, making inappropriate physical advances. When she resisted and attempted to leave, he allegedly threatened her with consequences if she disclosed the incident to anyone.
Aftermath and Reporting
Police stated that the student remained frightened for months after the incident. Her family members often advised her to contact Jain whenever she needed assistance in the city, so she initially did not reveal what had happened. Eventually, she gathered the courage to inform her mother about the alleged incident. Her family arrived in Indore on Monday and accompanied her to the Pardeshipura police station, where a formal complaint was lodged.
The police have registered a case against Shantilal Jain under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Investigations are ongoing.
