Moradabad Molestation Case: Man Who Groped Burqa-Clad Woman Shot In Leg During Police Encounter, Arrested A Day After Viral CCTV Surfaced

Moradabad: The Moradabad police have arrested the man who was seen molesting a burqa-clad woman in a viral CCTV video from the Deputy Ganj area, following a dramatic encounter.

According to the police officials, the accused, identified as Adil Saifi, a resident of Umri village, had been absconding since the incident and was reportedly planning further mischief while on the run.

As he attempted to flee on a motorbike, the police intercepted him, leading to an encounter during which Adil was shot in the leg. He was arrested on the spot and later taken to the district hospital for treatment.

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In a video from the hospital, the accused can be seen pleading with the officers, apologising and promising not to repeat such acts. According to a report from Dainik Bhaskar, when SP City Ranvijay Singh arrived at the hospital, Adil folded his hands, held his ears, and repeatedly begged for forgiveness. “I will never do this again, please forgive me this time,” he told the officers.

The arrest comes a day after the disturbing molestation video surfaced on social media. The police had earlier registered a case and launched a manhunt for the accused.

Police Recover Weapon

The encounter took place at Ramganga Ghat behind the Nat Baba Mutt area in Jigar Colony. Police said Adil (22), who is a compounder at a private nursing home, fired at them when they tried to stop him during routine night checks.

“His bike slipped near the riverbank, and he opened fire while fleeing,” SP Ranvijay Singh said as quoted by Dainik Bhaskar. The police team returned fire, injuring and capturing him within seconds. A country-made pistol, live cartridges and the bike, without a number plate, were seized from his possession. The officer commended his team, confirming that Adil was tracked down and caught within 12 to 14 hours of the FIR being filed.