JAMUI, BIHAR In a swift and massive crackdown following widespread public anger across the country, Bihar Police have arrested eight individuals in connection with the horrific harassment and video circulation involving two minor school students in Jamui district. The shocking incident occurred on the evening of September 19 near the Madwa Hill area when two 10th standard students, returning from coaching classes, were stopped and surrounded by a group of men. A disturbing video showing the minor girl being molested and her male friend being beaten quickly went viral online, triggering nationwide fury and political outrage.
Police took immediate action after tracing the teenagers using a vehicle registration number visible in the shared clip. Main accused Nandan Yadav sustained a bullet injury to his leg during a police encounter as he tried to flee, while another suspect, Hareram Yadav, also suffered an injury during the operation. Five people were arrested for direct physical assault, while three social media handlers were arrested for circulating unblurred videos that revealed the victims' identities.
Cases have been registered against 120 social media profiles under strict provisions of the POCSO, IT, and Juvenile Justice Acts. National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has ordered a time-bound investigation, while opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav strongly questioned women's safety in Bihar, prompting governing coalition leaders to promise strict punishment for all culprits. For a complete breakdown of the incident and how the police traced the culprits through viral footage, watch this report on Minor Girl Escapes Mob Assault Attempt.
