Girl beaten up for protesting against eve-teasing in UP

The incident happened yesterday near Circular Road under Civil Lines police station, when the girl was returning home from her college, an officer said. DH file photo

A college student in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district was allegedly harassed by a youth, who also beat her up after she protested, police said today.

The incident happened yesterday near Circular Road under Civil Lines police station, when the girl was returning home from her college, an officer said.

A case has been registered against the accused, Bhupender Kumar, who is absconding, he added.