Molestation News

Mehakarul-Seikh (35) and Nijamul Mussa Lashker (22), who harassed a nursing student repeatedly on her way to work, were caught in the act, beaten up by the crowd and handed over to police. The girl first went to an NGO to help. The incident highlights the anger at incidents of sexual harassment and assault of women in Mumbai.

Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a junior colleague, moved the Delhi high court on Monday seeking interim anticipatory bail. The case is likely to be heard Tuesday. Goa Police have registered an FIR against Tejpal for allegedly molesting a woman colleague in a Goa hotel earlier this month when the Tehelka group was holding its annual ThinkFest.