Man held for trying to molest, abduct girl in Greater Noida

Greater Noida: Police have arrested a 22-year-man for allegedly trying to molest a seven-year-old girl in Jewar area of Greater Noida on Sunday morning, after the accused was caught by locals who thrashed him before handing him over to the police.

According to police, the accused has been identified as Monu (22), a native of Aligarh who works as a labourer. He was trying to lure the girl with candies with the intentions to abduct her.

The accused has been booked under sections 354 and POCSO act, said police.

"The accused was spotted by some passersby when he was trying to lure the girl who was standing at the gate of her house," said Ram Sen Singh, Station House Officer, Jewar police station.

As Monu caught hold of her hand, the girl raised an alarm, following which the locals gathered on the spot. Monu tried to flee the spot but was nabbed by the locals and thrashed.