Man held for molesting minor girl in Jagtial

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday by the police for molesting a 17-year-old girl in Birpur mandal of Jagtial.

Jagadish who is said to be in an inebriated state caught hold of the girl in forest when she was feeding the sheep and allegedly molested her.

Later, the girl shared her ordeal with her family who lodged a complaint against the accused. The police registered a case and took the accused into custody.