Jhansi, July 24: A 16-year-old girl was molested by three men in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi on July 12, said the police on Tuesday. The video of the incident went viral on social media after which the police swung into action and arrested the main accused. Two accused are still on the run.

"A video of molestation has gone viral. There are three accused in the case, and two of them remained unidentified. The main accused has been arrested," said the police. The viral video shows three men molesting a girl in broad daylight. Further details were awaited.

Earlier this month, the Uttar Pradesh police arrested two men in connection with a video that has gone viral in Unnao city. The video clip shows three men molesting a woman. The arrested men have been identified as Rahul and Akash. The woman was allegedly taken from her home to a secluded forest area in order to molest her.

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