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Bihar Minors’ Assault Videos Go Viral, Prompting Police Investigation
Two teenagers in Jamui, Bihar, were stopped and attacked while returning from coaching classes.
Some people recorded the incident and shared the videos online.
The children were too frightened to tell their parents right away.
Their parents learned what happened after seeing the videos or hearing news reports.
Police have detained three alleged attackers, who are also minors.
Police are looking for more people involved.
A special team is investigating the case under laws protecting children and women.
The National Commission for Women has asked officials to act quickly and prevent the videos from spreading further.
Two Class 10 students in Jamui were harassed and assaulted by a group after coaching classes Saturday evening.
Their parents said they learned about the incident only after videos circulated on Instagram, though accounts differed on the exact timing.
Police apprehended three alleged attackers, all minors, and are identifying others shown in the videos.
An FIR was filed under multiple Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
The National Commission for Women demanded arrests, a time-bound investigation and action to stop further video circulation.
- Who
- Two Class 10 students from Jamui, Bihar, were allegedly attacked by a group; police have apprehended three alleged participants.
- What
- The minors were harassed and assaulted while returning from coaching classes, and videos of the incident circulated on social media.
- Where
- The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Jamui City police station in Jamui district, Bihar.
- When
- The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Saturday; police action and the NCW response followed on Monday.
- Why
- The stated motive is not established; police are investigating the assault and identifying other alleged participants.
Key facts
- Victims
- A 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, both Class 10 students
- Incident location
- Within Jamui City police station’s jurisdiction, Bihar
- Incident time
- Around 7 p.m. on Saturday
- Police action
- Three alleged participants, all minors, were apprehended
- Legal provisions
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 74, 76 and 3(5), along with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
- Investigation
- Jamui Police formed a Special Investigation Team
- NCW deadline
- The National Commission for Women sought an Action Taken Report within seven days
Quotes
Father of the 15-year-old girl
The businessman father of the 15-year-old girl involved in the assault
“We are very angry after what happened to our child. We demand the strongest action from the government. We deserve justice”
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“We were extremely shocked after seeing the incident”
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Vishwajit Dayal
Jamui Superintendent of Police
“Identification of other accused persons is being done”
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