India, Oct. 13 -- A contract labourer has been arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually molest a minor girl inside a temple in Maharashtra's Pune district, police said on Tuesday.

The incident, captured on CCTV, has triggered widespread outrage after the footage went viral on social media.

The incident took place at around 11:07 am on October 10 at a Shiva temple in the Nigdi area of Pimpri-Chinchwad city.

CCTV captures assault inside temple

The CCTV footage shows the girl offering prayers inside the temple. As she finishes her prayers and prepares to leave, the accused enters the premises wearing an orange work jacket, reportedly used by construction-site workers.

The girl appears frightened but manages to push him away followi...