Mohan Kuthar

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Jan 15: A teenager who used to harass women passers-by, was caught hold of by the people. He was later handed over to the police personnel of Ullal station here. Women from Bandikotya, Ullal, held a protest demonstration at Ullal police station on Friday January 15, demanding stringent action against the accused.

Since the last 15 days, several incidents of strangers approaching the women walking by Ullal Bandikotya, Toliyadi road either from the side lane or by riding two-wheelers, and then deliberately coming in contact with the bodies of the women were reported.

Three to four such incidents had happened recently. It was repeated on Friday. The locals caught hold of the person. He is currently in Ullal police station. People from Bandikotya assembled in front of the police station.

The person who has been nabbed and entrusted to the police happens to be a 16-year-old boy from Alekala.