Varanasi, Aug. 12 -- An MBBS student of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was allegedly molested near the university library in the early hours today. The incident occurred while she was returning from studying with friends. Three accused, all former students from BHU's Department of Physical Education, have been taken into custody by police and are currently under interrogation. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Kashi Zone) Gaurav Banswal confirmed that the victim raised an alarm when the trio attempted to harass her. Her fellow students confronted the men, leading to a verbal and physical altercation.

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at Lanka Police Station under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, and further legal...