Puri: A group of six drunk men allegedly harassed three sisters near a bus stand in Kanthapur area under Puri Sadar police limits on Monday evening.

According to reports, the three sisters had gone to a temple located around 2.5 km from their house for darshan. While they were returning, six men who were consuming liquor near the bus stand began misbehaving with them in the darkness.

The accused allegedly passed obscene comments, pulled the dupatta of one of the women, and snatched their mobile phones. It has been further reported that the miscreants also stole a purse containing cash.

The women managed to telephone their family members, who rushed to the spot. By the time they reached the scene, the six miscreants had fled. However, two of them returned to the spot shortly afterwards and were nabbed by the family members, who handed them over to the police.

A written complaint was lodged at the Sadar police station, and further investigation is underway to trace the remaining accused. Locals have demanded strict action against those involved in the act.