Chikmagalur: An ASHA worker from Sringeri, who was on COVID duty was allegedly sexually assaulted by a youth. The victim described the incident on social media.

“I was returning home when a youth blocked my path and tried to assault me. He dragged me forcibly, but I managed to escape and get home,” the victim said.

The woman’s husband was out of town at the time, and only after he returned did the couple file a complaint at Sringeri police station, informed sources.