Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Bihar Jamui Molestation Video Sparks Arrests and Political Outrage
A group of people stopped two Class 10 students on a road in Jamui, Bihar.
The students were a boy and a girl who had been to coaching classes.
A video showed the group hurting the boy and touching and pulling the girl without her permission.
The group also tried to take the girl away.
The students escaped after struggling with the group.
Police said about seven people could be involved and arrested three, all reportedly minors.
Police formed a special team and searched for the other suspects.
The case was filed under laws protecting children and dealing with crime.
Opposition leaders demanded accountability, while government representatives said the suspects would be punished.
A video showed a group surrounding, assaulting and molesting two Class 10 students in Jamui, Bihar.
The men allegedly tried to separate the girl from her male friend and carry her away.
Police identified about seven suspected participants, arrested three minors and launched raids for others.
The case was registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Opposition leaders condemned the incident and a minister’s “petty” remark, while government figures promised strict action and rejected claims of “Jungle Raj.”
- Who
- Two Class 10 students were targeted by a group of men; police said three arrested suspects were minors and about seven perpetrators had been identified.
- What
- A group allegedly assaulted a boy, molested a girl and tried to carry her away, in an incident recorded on video.
- When
- Police accounts place the incident on September 19; another report describes it as occurring on a Saturday evening, with the video circulating widely on Monday.
- Where
- On a public road in Jamui town, Bihar.
- Why
- The students had attended coaching classes and visited the area to take photographs; police said they found no specific dispute or provocation.
Opposition and Critics
Government and Supporters
Severity and public safety
Opposition and Critics
Opposition leaders called the incident deeply disturbing, said girls were unsafe in Bihar and condemned the group’s alleged moral policing and violence.
Government and Supporters
Government representatives described the incident as a cause for concern, said prompt action had been taken and promised that those responsible would not be spared.
Minister’s characterization
Opposition and Critics
Opposition leaders criticized Minister Shravan Kumar for describing such incidents as “petty” and said the remark minimized the seriousness of the crime.
Government and Supporters
Shravan Kumar said that such incidents occur and that crime has not ended anywhere, while also promising a thorough investigation and strict action.
“Jungle Raj” allegation
Opposition and Critics
The Rashtriya Janata Dal and other opposition figures cited the incident while alleging anarchy and poor governance in Bihar.
Government and Supporters
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti rejected the claim that the incident proved “Jungle Raj,” saying authorities were working to bring the culprits to justice.
- Location
- Jamui town, Bihar
- Victims
- Two Class 10 students, both minors
- Suspects
- About seven identified from the video; three arrested, reportedly all minors
- Police action
- A special investigation team conducted raids for additional suspects
- Legal provisions
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Video response
- Police worked to remove the video from social media to protect the girl’s identity
- Political response
- Opposition leaders demanded accountability, while government representatives promised strict action
