Bantwal, Jul 12: A man was beaten up by the public after he tried to rape a student at Kadambu village in the taluk on Friday July 11. The public took this action after they came to know of his shameful behaviour.
The accused Sharif (24) was later handed over to the police station. He is a resident of Badanaje near Anilakatte in Kadambu.
The girl in the scene is studying in a medical college. She was walking towards her home located at Anilakatte Bana near Vittal, when the youth, who approached her from behind, allegedly caught hold of her hand and pulled her towards him.
The girl was followed by Sharif when she was on her way. Shariff found that the area was lonely, he started putting questions to the student about her home, identity, where she had been, etc. The student gave evasive replies and expressed displeasure at his attempts to strike a conversation with her.
Sharif, making use of the fact that the student was alone, dragged her by her hand. She instantly hit him with her umbrella and shouted for help. By the time some locals, who heard her shouts, came to the spot, Shariff escaped sensing trouble. The people chased him, and assaulted him.
It is learnt that Shariff had faced public wrath about two years ago in the region for chasing young ladies.
Vittal police sub-inspector, T R Raghavendra and staff, who were informed about the incident, came to the spot and took the accused into custody.
