Two young men have been arrested for harassing schoolgirls on a busy road in Fatehpur. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing the accused troubling the girls as they were on their way to school. In the footage, the two men, riding a motorcycle, can be seen following the girls and grabbing the hand of one of them.
Following the video’s viral spread and the resulting public outrage on social media, Fatehpur Police acted promptly and arrested both suspects.
Abhimanyu Manglik released a statement regarding the viral video, confirming that two youths have been arrested in connection with the incident. He said, "A viral video circulating on social media shows two boys riding a motorcycle near ITI Road in the Kotwali area, allegedly harassing schoolgirls on their way to school, including grabbing their hands. The Kotwali police promptly took cognizance of the matter and registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, along with other stringent sections. Both boys have been taken into custody, the motorcycle has been seized under Section 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and appropriate legal action is being taken as per the rules."
Meanwhile, a video has emerged on social media from the Fatehpur Police Station, showing both accused individuals apologizing for their actions with folded hands. The accused can be heard saying, "Please forgive us, we will not repeat this mistake in the future."