A class IX girl and her mother in Manikchak district in Malda went up to the house former's harraser, but were beaten by his family. A local gram panchayat member was also beaten up.

According to reports, 20-year-old Noor Ali's family thrashed the girl and her mother with rods and stick. When local gram Panchayat member Ayush Karani intervened to stop the attack, he too was beaten up.

The girl alleged that Ali had been stalking and harassing her in public for past one year.

The girl, her mother and Karani were taken to Kaliachak Gramin Hospital, the officer said.