Three arrested after video shows minor girl and boy harassed in Jamui

Three men have been arrested in Bihar’s Jamui district after a video surfaced showing a minor girl and boy being harassed and assaulted on a public road. The police launched a manhunt for four others seen in the clip, tracing the victims through a vehicle registration number visible in the video.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal condemned the incident, saying it reflected how women were increasingly feeling unsafe in Bihar. "The way the girl was molested and the shameful incident of the couple getting harassed reflect that law and order has taken a nosedive in the state," the party said, adding that the government should be accountable and the police must explain why such incidents are occurring.

The Rae Bareli Member of Parliament demanded that the persons identified in the video be prosecuted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and questioned why a girl is not safe on a public road in the state. Police said two class 10 students were stopped on a road and harassed.

Authorities stated that although the incident was two days old, no complaint had been made by the boy or the girl until the video went viral. After that, police traced the victims with the help of the vehicle registration number visible in the clip. The police assured that appropriate action is taken whenever such incidents occur.

Critics pointed to the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar, with some blaming the current government for failing to ensure safety. The incident has sparked a debate on women’s safety and the need for stricter enforcement of laws protecting minors and women in public spaces.