Rahul Gandhi Demands POCSO Action Over Jamui Mob Harassment

Rahul Gandhi has called for strict action under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act following reports of mob harassment of minor girls in Jamui, Bihar. He condemned the incident as a reflection of patriarchal attitudes that wrongly police girls’ behaviour in public spaces, demanding accountability from the authorities.

The Congress leader criticised the prevailing mindset, saying, "Who gave the men the right to behave like this?" He described the problem as patriarchy, the belief that any man can police a girl, and said such attitudes are normalised, with control mistaken for culture. He questioned why a girl is not safe on a public road at 7 pm.

Authorities have registered a First Information Report (FIR) after the victims submitted an application. Officials have also communicated with the Jamui district magistrate, who provided detailed information about the incident. Reports indicate that minor students were being misbehaved with during the episode.