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Bihar CM Criticised Over Jamui Victim Identity Disclosure
A teenage girl in Jamui was reportedly molested after she and a boy were stopped by a group of men.
The girl and her family later met Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
The chief minister promised that the case would be handled quickly and that those responsible would receive strong punishment.
He posted a photograph with the girl and her family on X. The photograph was soon deleted.
Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav said the post may have revealed the girl’s identity.
He accused the chief minister of breaking a law that protects children involved in sexual-offence cases.
The ruling alliance had not immediately responded to the criticism.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary shared and then deleted a photograph with a minor molestation victim and her family.
The victim and her family met Choudhary on Thursday and were promised speedy justice and punishment for all culprits within a month.
The incident involved a teenage boy and girl who were stopped, questioned, assaulted and molested while returning from coaching classes in Jamui.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused Choudhary of violating the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Misa Bharti urged Bihar Police to register a case against the chief minister, while ruling NDA leaders did not immediately comment.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, the minor victim and her family, RJD leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Misa Bharti, and the men accused in the Jamui incident.
- What
- Choudhary faced criticism after sharing a photograph with a minor molestation victim, which the RJD said revealed her identity and violated the POCSO Act.
- Where
- Jamui district, Bihar; the family later met Choudhary at an unspecified location.
- When
- The assault and molestation were reported on a Saturday evening; the family met Choudhary on Thursday, and the controversy was reported on September 25.
- Why
- The RJD alleged that the photograph exposed the minor’s identity while authorities were booking people who uploaded videos of the molestation for violating her privacy.
RJD Opposition Claims
Chief Minister’s Stated Response
Disclosure of the victim’s identity
RJD Opposition Claims
The RJD alleged that Samrat Choudhary’s photograph revealed the minor’s identity and violated the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Chief Minister’s Stated Response
The reported government response focused on the meeting with the victim and her family, the promise of speedy justice and strong punishment; no direct response from Choudhary or ruling NDA leaders was included.
Possible legal action
RJD Opposition Claims
Tejashwi Yadav called for the strongest possible punishment, while Misa Bharti urged Bihar Police to lodge an FIR against the chief minister.
Chief Minister’s Stated Response
Officials said the family was assured that all culprits would face the strongest possible punishments within a month through a speedy trial; the articles do not report an FIR against Choudhary.
Key facts
- Chief minister
- Samrat Choudhary
- Incident location
- Jamui district, Bihar
- Victims described
- A teenage boy and girl returning from coaching classes
- Government assurance
- Speedy justice and the strongest possible punishments within a month through a speedy trial
- Opposition criticism
- Tejashwi Yadav accused Choudhary of violating the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
- Social media post
- A photograph with the victim and her family was shared on X and quickly taken down
- Police request
- Misa Bharti urged Bihar Police to lodge an FIR against the chief minister
Quotes
Tejashwi Yadav
RJD national working president and Bihar opposition leader
“The BJP leader deserves the strongest possible punishment for violating provisions of the POCSO Act.”
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“lodge an FIR against the CM”
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