Begusarai: A group of youths, allegedly under the influence of drugs, indulged in eve-teasing and attempted to assault some girls during their routine running practice at Gandhi Stadium on Wednesday morning.The stadium, located just in front of the district magistrate’s office, is a popular spot for morning walkers as well as girls preparing for police services.One of the girls told reporters that the youths first misbehaved with her and her friends. “When we opposed them, they even attempted to assault me. Fortunately, my trainer was present and I was saved,” she said.Praveen Kumar, who runs a physical training academy for aspirants, said the youths appeared to be under the influence of drugs. “I had completed the physical training and was about to begin high jump practice when one of them picked up a pipe kept for the purpose. When I objected, he pushed me and tried to attack me with it,” he said.Locals said a large number of people visit the stadium every morning. “The stadium is in a high-security zone. Police must ensure security here during morning hours,” a resident said.Another local, Vikas Kumar, said, “Of late, a gang of drug addicts frequents the stadium in the morning and misbehaves with aspiring girls.”Begusarai town police station SHO Satish Kumar Himanshu said no FIR has been lodged. “Police received information about an incident in the morning, but nothing serious was found during inquiry,” he said.