Three held for molesting French woman in Kolkata

Three persons have been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly molesting a French woman and assaulting her male companion, police said on Monday.

Three persons have been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly molesting a French woman and assaulting her male companion, police said on Monday.

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According to police, the French couple, residing in Jodhpur Park area, were confronted with few youths who allegedly passed lewd comments on Saturday at around 3 am when they were returning home.

The male companion of the French woman protested, following which he was assaulted and the youths allegedly molested the lady.

The couple filed a police report. One person was arrested on Sunday, while two others were held on Monday.

Investigations are on, police said.