A girl was allegedly harassed while she was heading to school in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras at nearby shops and the footage later surfaced online. According to the information provided, the accused allegedly pushed the girl into an alley. When she objected, he allegedly slapped her. Police took cognisance of the incident and arrested 17-year-old Arman in connection with the case. As of publishing, it had not been confirmed whether the girl and the accused knew each other. The case comes amid NCRB data on crimes involving juveniles. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, more than 42,000 juveniles were apprehended for crimes in 2024. The number was 11% higher than the previous year. More than three-quarters of the juveniles apprehended were aged between 16 and 18. The CCTV footage from the Muzaffarnagar incident was recorded by cameras at shops near the location and subsequently appeared online. Police action followed after taking cognisance of the incident.