The police in Nalasopara have begun an awareness drive in schools, Ganpati pandals and railway stations after two cases of child rapes were registered. The accused raped two minors in the past 10 days in Nalasopara. Sub-Divisional Police Officer Datta Totewad said they have undertaken a campaign and awareness drive to inform people and caution students about the criminal.

In schools and colleges, in Nalasopara East, the police are teaching students about good touch and bad touch. They have also shown pictures of the suspect and asked the students to inform them or school officials if they spot him anywhere, an official said. In Ganpati pandals, the police have put up posters of the suspect and announcements have been made to ensure that people are careful. "These announcements are made before aarti time, as maximum people come during this period," said Totewad. The police are also highlighting the issue at railway stations and pamphlets have been distributed there too.