UP Crime News: In a distressing event that unfolded in the Tarkulwa area of Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, two young schoolgirls were subjected to molestation by a group of bike riders. The incident, which occurred on a deserted road near a canal, involved four boys who targeted the girls as they were returning home after their half-yearly exams.What happenedThe two victims, both eighth-grade students from a local private school, were walking back alone when the assault happened. Upon realizing their peril, the girls screamed for help. Their cries alerted nearby villagers who rushed to the scene. Sensing the approaching crowd, the assailants fled, abandoning their harassment.CCTV footage of the incident surfaces on social mediaA video capturing this disturbing event has since gone viral across social media platforms. The police, prompted by the widespread circulation of the video, have initiated an investigation. Efforts are underway to identify the perpetrators through the footage, though the authenticity of the video has not been independently verified by Top Indian News.Four people on two-wheeler and they molest minor school girls in broad daylight #UPCrimeNews #CrimeNews #Deoria @Uppolice pic.twitter.com/kDZsREMSkd— Mayank Kasyap (@kasyap_mayank) October 4, 2024Police investigation underwayMrityunjay Rai, the police station in-charge, confirmed that the incident is under investigation. The matter is under our scrutiny, and we are doing everything to ensure the culprits are brought to justice, Rai stated.Similar incidents have occured in the pastThis incident echoes another troubling event from a few months ago in the same vicinity, where similar molestation occurred involving students from an inter college. In that case, the police had taken stringent action, but the recurrence of such events underscores ongoing safety concerns in the area.The molestation in Tarkulwa has once again raised alarms about the safety of young students, particularly girls, in rural UP. Community vigilance and swift police action are crucial in addressing and preventing such heinous acts.
