LUCKNOW, March 2 -- A minor girl in Lucknow's Malihabad area attempted self-immolation after a youth allegedly barged into her house and tried to assault her. The accused fled when she raised an alarm. Neighbours rushed to the scene after hearing her screams and took her to the hospital.

Deputy commissioner of police (West) Vishwajeet Srivastava said the accused has been arrested, and legal action is underway.

"Based on the complaint, an FIR has been registered under sections 333 (house trespass), 74 (criminal assault), 107 (abetment of suicide), 62 (imprisonment) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at Malihabad police station," he stated.

According to the police, the inc...