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Jamui Molestation Case Main Accused Arrested After Police Encounter
Police in Jamui, Bihar, arrested two more people accused of attacking and harassing two minors.
The main accused, Nandan Yadav, was injured in an encounter with police.
Hare Ram Yadav was also arrested and injured.
Three other suspects had already been arrested, so five of seven suspects are now held.
The incident was recorded and shared online.
Police are investigating people who shared the video or revealed the identity of the minor victim.
They have removed the video from 132 social-media accounts.
Some government officials called the incident isolated, which caused controversy.
They also said the case would be investigated and the victims’ family would receive protection.
Main accused Nandan Yadav was arrested after a police encounter in Bihar’s Jamui district.
Another suspect, Hare Ram Yadav, was also arrested and reportedly suffered a fractured leg.
Five of the seven suspects identified from a viral video are now in custody.
Police registered cybercrime cases against people accused of circulating the video and revealing the minor’s identity.
Ministers calling the incident an “isolated case” triggered controversy despite assurances of strict government action.
- Who
- Two minors were allegedly attacked and harassed by a group of men; police have identified seven suspects, including Nandan Yadav and Hare Ram Yadav.
- What
- Police arrested the alleged main accused and another suspect after an operation, bringing total arrests to five, while investigating the video’s circulation.
- Where
- Jamui district, Bihar, India.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred last Saturday; the arrests took place on Tuesday, and the cyber investigation was discussed Monday night.
- Why
- Police launched raids after identifying suspects from a viral video and opened a separate investigation into people accused of circulating it and revealing a minor’s identity.
Government Response
Concern Over Characterization
How the incident was described
Government Response
Bihar JD(U) president Umesh Kushwaha and minister Shravan Kumar referred to the matter as an “isolated incident” while saying the government was taking action.
Concern Over Characterization
The description triggered controversy because critics viewed the wording as minimizing the seriousness of the alleged attack and harassment of the minors.
Police and government action
Government Response
Officials said an SIT was formed, raids were underway, strict action would follow, and the victims’ family would receive necessary security.
Concern Over Characterization
The police investigation remains ongoing, with two suspects still to be arrested and efforts continuing to prevent the video from being reshared.
Key facts
- Main accused
- Nandan Yadav
- Additional arrest
- Hare Ram Yadav
- Arrests
- Five of seven identified suspects have been arrested.
- Victims
- A teenage boy and a Class 10 girl were allegedly stopped, humiliated, molested and assaulted while returning from coaching classes.
- Video takedowns
- Police said the video had been removed from 132 social-media accounts.
- Cyber investigation
- About 120 profile holders were named as accused in connection with circulating the video and revealing the minor’s identity.
- Laws cited
- Police said the conduct may violate the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the Information Technology Act and the Juvenile Justice Act.
Quotes
Umesh Kushwaha
Bihar Janata Dal (United) president
“Look at Bihar before 2005.Whether people stepped out of their homes? You have seen what the situation was like. People were somehow struggling through their lives. Today, if any incident takes place, the administration takes action. No matter how big a criminal may be, action will be taken against everyone.”
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“Completely eliminating crime from the world is difficult, and sometimes such unfortunate incidents come to light, but the government is keeping a close watch on every case.”
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