Mumbai: A bizarre and alarming incident occurred at Dadar railway station on Monday when a man allegedly cut a college girl’s braid without her knowledge and fled the scene. The incident has stirred memories of the 2017 ‘choti katwa’ scare that haunted parts of North India, including Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan, where women reported mysterious hair-cutting incidents.
Details On The Bizarre Incident
The incident took place yesterday when a college student travelling by a women’s special local train alighted at Dadar station. As she walked toward her college in Dadar West, she felt a sharp sensation near her head, NDTV reported. Turning around, she noticed a man with a bag hastily moving away. It was only when she looked down that she saw a clump of her hair on the ground.
The girl then realised that her hair had been cut. In a moment of panic, she tried to chase the man, but he vanished into the crowd. She later approached the Mumbai Central Railway Police and filed a complaint.
Probe Launched, CCTV Being Scanned
The police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage from the area to identify the accused. While the motive behind the act remains unclear, officers suspect it could be a case of one-sided obsession or another form of harassment.
The 2017 ‘choti katwa‘ incidents, which caused widespread panic in North India, had forced many women to cover their hair while stepping out. Although those cases remain shrouded in mystery, the recent incident at Dadar has reignited fears among women in the city.
The police assured that they are taking the case seriously and working to arrest the perpetrator soon. However, the incident raises concerns about public safety, particularly for women commuting daily in crowded urban areas like Mumbai.