Protest erupts in Yamunanagar over sexual harassment of minor girls

A group of people created a ruckus at the Pratap Nagar police station and blocked the Jagadhri-Paonta Sahib national highway, demanding strict action against two youths accused of sexually harassing minor girls.

Six schoolgirls filed a complaint, alleging the youths harassed them while they walked to and from school. The accused were caught by locals, beaten, and handed over to police.

SHO Tarsem Chand confirmed a case was registered under Sections 6 and 12 of the POCSO Act and the youths were arrested. “We will produce them in court on Wednesday,” he said.

The protesters blocked the highway for half an hour before lifting the blockade after receiving assurances from police.