Date:05/07/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/07/05/stories/2009070561390300.htm

New Delhi

Four held for attempt to assault woman

NEW DELHI: Four young men were arrested by the Delhi police over the weekend for allegedly trying to kidnap a 22-year-old woman near the Welcome metro rail station while she was returning from office.

The woman, a resident of Shahdara, was walking towards the nearby parking area when she objected to lewd remarks passed at her by a group of four men. The men allegedly tried to drag her into their vehicle. As she shouted, some passers-by and policemen came to her rescue.

The four men -- identified as Shakir, Rashid, Shibbu and Hashim -- have been arrested on charges of kidnapping and assault with attempt to outrage the modesty of a woman.