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Ranchi Protest Targets Government Over Alleged Jamui Sexual Harassment
Left-wing groups held a protest in Ranchi.
They were upset about an alleged harassment incident in Jamui, Bihar.
A video appeared to show a boy and a girl being harassed beside a road.
The video spread widely online and caused public anger.
Police arrested some people accused in the incident.
Protesters shouted slogans against the government.
Nandita Bhattacharya said girls should be safe both outside and in schools and colleges.
Triloki Nath alleged that sexual attacks against women were increasing in Bihar.
The protesters demanded that such incidents be stopped.
Left outfits staged a demonstration at Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi on Tuesday, September 22.
The protest followed a viral video allegedly showing a boy and girl being harassed roadside in Bihar’s Jamui district.
Police arrested some of the accused after the video sparked widespread outrage.
All India Progressive Women’s Association leader Nandita Bhattacharya said girls were unsafe on streets and in educational institutions.
AISA state secretary Triloki Nath alleged that rape and sexual-assault incidents against women were increasing in Bihar.
- Who
- Left outfits, including the All India Progressive Women’s Association and AISA, led the demonstration; police arrested some accused in the Jamui incident.
- What
- A protest was held over an alleged sexual-harassment incident involving a girl in Jamui district.
- Where
- Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi, following an incident in Bihar’s Jamui district.
- When
- Tuesday, September 22; the video went viral on Monday.
- Why
- The groups protested alleged harassment and broader concerns about women’s safety and sexual-assault incidents in Bihar.
Key facts
- Protest location
- Albert Ekka Chowk, Ranchi
- Incident location
- Jamui district, Bihar
- Trigger
- A video allegedly showing a boy and girl being harassed roadside
- Video circulation
- The video went viral on Monday
- Police action
- Some of the accused were arrested
- Protesting groups
- All India Progressive Women’s Association and AISA
- Main concern
- Women’s safety and alleged increases in rape and sexual assault in Bihar
Quotes
Nandita Bhattacharya
Leader of the All India Progressive Women’s Association
“This must be put to a stop”
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