Man Arrested in Thane for Molesting and Extorting Rs 50,000 from Teen Girl

A 23-year-old man, Prathamesh Desai, was arrested in Thane for allegedly molesting a 15-year-old schoolgirl and extorting Rs 50,000 from her over six months. The accused reportedly threatened to reveal their purported relationship to the girl's parents, leading her to disclose the abuse. The police have registered cases under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, with investigations ongoing.