Two youths were arrested by Sahibabad police for allegedly molesting three girls, an official said today.
The incident took place yesterday when three girls were returning home in Rajeev colony from their tuition classes, said Sahibabad Police SHO Upendra Yadav.
Four youths identified as Ankit, Varun and their two friends made indecent gestures and passed lewd remarks on the girls who then raised an alarm, he said.
Upon resisting, the youths even threatened to rape them.
Following the commotion, several passersby gathered and caught hold of the duo and handed them over to the police. In the melee, two boys escaped from the spot, police said.
An FIR under section 354 of the IPC has been registered, the officer said, adding that the duo has been sent to jail and two absconding youth will be nabbed soon.
