A youth was hacked to death by a group of miscreants for protesting against eve-teasing at Krishnarajtola village in Malda district early on Friday.

Family members of the 28-year-old victim Indrajit Ghosh said he had recently protested against Jadav Mandal and his associates who used to disturb women and pass lewd remarks at them in the locality.

Alok Rajoria, district police chief, said two persons had been arrested in connection with the murder.