A Class 7 student was allegedly molested and nearly abducted while walking home from school in Baruipur. The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of young girls in the area, where several crimes involving minors have surfaced in recent weeks. However, for a class 7 student in West Bengal's Baruipur, the few frightening moments before help arrived have once again reignited questions over how safe public spaces are for young girls. Expressing anguish over the incident, the girl's mother questioned the safety of young girls in public places. If this can happen openly on a public road, where is the protection for young girls?