Minor girl harassed by youth in UP

A 15-year-old girl was allegedly beaten up and sexually harassed by a man when she opposed his advances at Sherpur village in the district, police said today.

According to a complaint lodged by the girl's father, the man entered the house when she was alone and tried to rape her yesterday.

The girl was allegedly beaten up by the accused.

A case has been registered against the accused Shahib (24), who is absconding, police said.