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NCW Directs Bihar Police Action Over Jamui Harassment Video
The National Commission for Women learned about a troubling incident in Jamui, Bihar.
A teenage girl and a boy were reportedly stopped while returning from coaching classes.
A group of men allegedly surrounded and harassed them.
Reports also said the girl was pulled and the boy was assaulted.
A video of the incident spread online.
The commission asked Bihar’s police chief to register a case.
It also asked police to find and arrest the people involved.
The victims were to receive protection, legal help and counselling.
The commission wants a report on the action taken within seven days.
The National Commission for Women took suo motu cognisance of an alleged public harassment incident in Jamui, Bihar.
A teenage girl and her male companion were reportedly stopped while returning from coaching classes on September 19.
Media reports and videos allege that a group surrounded, questioned, assaulted and harassed them.
NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar directed the Bihar DGP to register an FIR and identify and arrest all accused.
The commission sought security, legal assistance and counselling for the victims, and an Action Taken Report within seven days.
- Who
- The National Commission for Women, Bihar police, a teenage girl, her male companion and the alleged perpetrators.
- What
- NCW directed police action over alleged public molestation, assault, forcible stopping and harassment.
- Where
- Jamui district, Bihar.
- When
- The reported incident occurred on the evening of September 19; NCW sought action after media reports and video circulation.
- Why
- NCW said it acted to address alleged violations of the victims’ safety, dignity and privacy.
Commission and victim-support position
Alleged perpetrators’ position
Accountability for the incident
Commission and victim-support position
The National Commission for Women called for an FIR, identification and arrest of all accused based on media reports and circulated videos.
Alleged perpetrators’ position
The article does not provide statements or a response from the alleged perpetrators.
Video circulation
Commission and victim-support position
NCW sought necessary legal action to stop further sharing of the objectionable video to protect the victims’ privacy.
Alleged perpetrators’ position
The article does not report any position from those who circulated or appeared in the video.
Key facts
- Investigating body
- National Commission for Women
- Location
- Jamui district, Bihar
- Reported incident
- Alleged public molestation, assault, forcible stopping and harassment
- Victims
- A teenage girl and her male companion
- Police direction
- Register an FIR and identify and arrest all accused
- Victim support
- Security, legal assistance and psychological counselling
- Reporting deadline
- Action Taken Report within seven days
- Online video
- NCW sought legal action to stop further sharing of the objectionable video
Quotes
National Commission for Women
India’s statutory body focused on protecting women’s rights
“The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of an incident in Jamui district of Bihar involving alleged public molestation, assault, forcible stopping, and harassment of a teenage girl and her male companion.”
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“Any compromise on the dignity, safety, and privacy of women is unacceptable at any level.”
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