Minor set ablaze for opposing molestation

Lucknow: A minor girl was set ablaze by three men, who had allegedly had molested her in Mainpuri district.

The accused, who were the neighbours of the victim, allegedly used to feed some intoxicants to the father of the victim and then harass the girl.

As per the police, the accused had been molesting the victim for quite a long time and when she reported about the incident, they broke into her house and set her ablaze.

The girl has been admitted to the mini PGI in Sefai in Etawah where her condition is said to be critical.

“She filed a report about harassment a few days ago and we were looking for the accused when this incident took place. A case has been registered and we are making efforts to apprehend them soon”, said a senior police official.