Two youths held for molesting a minor

Two juveniles were arrested by the Jubilee Hills police for allegedly misbehaving with a minor girl in Venkatagiri.

The incident, which happened about a week ago, came to light when the victim approached the police on Friday. All the three are from the same locality and are neighbours.

According to D.V. Pradeep Kumar, Inspector, Jubilee Hills police station, on March 2, the juveniles who were acquainted with the seven-year-old victim, invited her to one of their homes under the pretext of making paper boats. “When she entered the house, the accused tried to overpower her. The victim got scared and fled,” he said.