Kolkata: A youth was beaten up at Deganga in North 24-Parganas after he made an attempt to sexually harass a woman. On hearing the woman's screams, locals rushed to her and was able to detain the youth who has been identified as Latif Mondal.
He was tied to a lamp post and was beaten up badly. Police recovered Mondal and admitted him to hospital.
According to the locals, the woman was returning home from work on Monday around 2 pm in the afternoon. When she was passing through a deserted area, Mondal suddenly came out from a bush and jumped on her.
The woman tried free herself but failed and was dragged inside the bushy area. The victim started screaming for help.
Hearing a woman in distress, locals rushed towards the source. When locals reached the spot, Mondal tried to flee but he failed and was caught.
The woman was immediately taken to a safe place and Mondal was thrashed.
More people gathered at the incident site and Mondal was beaten up by the violent mob after being tied to a
lamp post.
While Mondal was being beaten up, Deganga Police Station was informed.
Police arrived and recovered Mondal. He has been admitted to hospital. Locals alleged that Mondal is a habitual offender.
Earlier, he tried to sexually harass an aged woman in the area about a year ago.
A specific case was lodged and he was being arrested.