Bhopal: Over 30 youths detained for molestation

Bhopal: As many as 36 youths were detained from various parts of the city for allegedly indulging in molestation, police said on Sunday. The youths were held from the New Market area, 10 number bus stop, Manisha Market among others on Saturday evening when they were caught passing lewd comments at women.

Acting on tip-offs, police reached the specific spots and nabbed the youths, some of whom are reportedly wards of senior government officials.

Those held were made to do sit-ups in public and were then detained briefly at police station before being let off after warning, said Bhopal Superintendent of Police Rajesh Bhadoria.