Lawlessness in UP: Women molested in broad daylight, video goes viral

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New Delhi: Highlighting yet another case of lawlessness spreading in the state of Uttar Pradesh, a video clip of two girls being molested openly by a group of young men has set the social media on fire. The incident happened in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur district. In the video, around 12 to 14 boys can be seen, molesting the women, even while they pleaded to let them go. The boys have even filmed the entire development and posted it on social media. The boys were also laughing and making jokes while the distraught girls kept on begging to be spared. However, the culprits have been identified. The police have made one arrest, as the investigation is underway. Interestingly, in March, after coming to power in the state, the Yogi Adityanath government has launched 'anti-Romeo' squads to check on eve-teasing in public areas, to ensure the safety of girls in the state.