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Jamui Assault Victim’s Parents Seek Strict Punishment From Bihar CM
A minor girl in Jamui was sexually harassed after a group stopped her and a teenage boy.
The incident happened on September 19 while they were returning from coaching classes.
Videos of the incident were shared online and caused public anger.
The girl’s parents later met Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna.
Her mother asked for strong punishment for the people accused.
Police have arrested two alleged accused and detained three minors earlier.
Police are also investigating people who shared videos showing the girl’s identity.
The Chief Minister promised action under the law and support for the girl’s safety and education.
The victim’s parents met Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna on Thursday.
The mother demanded stringent punishment, saying her daughter had been forced to plead before the alleged attackers.
The incident occurred on September 19 as the girl and a teenage boy returned from coaching classes in Jamui.
Police arrested alleged main accused Nandan Yadav and another accused, while three minors were earlier detained.
Police also registered cases against around 120 social media accounts for circulating videos that revealed the minor’s identity.
- Who
- A minor girl, a teenage boy, the girl’s parents, alleged attackers, Bihar police, and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
- What
- The parents sought strict punishment after the girl was sexually harassed, while police investigated the assault and circulation of videos identifying her.
- Where
- The assault occurred in Jamui, and the meeting took place at Lok Sevak Awas in Patna.
- When
- The incident occurred on September 19; the parents met the Chief Minister on Thursday, days after the videos circulated.
- Why
- The parents wanted severe punishment and assurances about the girl’s safety, education, and legal protection.
Family’s Demand
Authorities’ Response
Punishment and accountability
Family’s Demand
The victim’s mother demanded stringent punishment, saying the alleged attackers should now have to plead after her daughter was forced to plead during the assault.
Authorities’ Response
The Chief Minister assured the family that strict action would be taken in accordance with the law.
Video circulation
Family’s Demand
The circulation of videos exposed the minor’s identity, prompting concern and legal action from authorities.
Authorities’ Response
The Chief Minister said videos posted by the accused helped police identify and track them, while police registered cases against around 120 accounts.
Key facts
- Incident date
- September 19
- Location of incident
- Jamui, Bihar
- Meeting location
- Lok Sevak Awas, Patna
- Chief Minister
- Samrat Choudhary
- Main accused named
- Nandan Yadav
- Legal provisions
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
- Social-media cases
- Around 120 accounts were booked over circulation of videos revealing the victim’s identity.
Sources
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