Two youths set girl on fire after failed molestation bid

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Press Trust of India Etah (UP)
Last Updated : Jul 18 2015 | 6:42 PM IST
A 17-year-old girl was set ablaze allegedly by two youths at Unchagaon village here, a day after she resisted their molestation bid, police said today.
The incident happened yesterday when the girl was alone at her home in the Unchagaon village under Jalesarshe Kotwali, police said.
The two accused, Sonu and Virendra gagged her and after pouring kerosene on her and they set her on fire, according to the statement the victim has made to SDM Sandeep Kumar Gupta and Circle officer.
The girl received 60 per cent injuries and was rushed to a private clinic in Jalesar town which referred her to Aligarah hospital in a serious condition, police said.
A day before the incident, the accused had allegedly tried to molest the victim after entering her house.
A case has been registered and the accused would soon be arrested, police added.
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First Published: Jul 18 2015 | 6:42 PM IST

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