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Jamui teens assaulted after scenic outing, police apprehend three juveniles
Two teenagers in Jamui went out after tuition to take pictures near some hills.
A group of young men surrounded them and allegedly attacked the boy and mistreated the girl.
Videos of the incident were shared widely online.
The teenagers did not immediately tell their families because they were afraid.
Their families later informed the police.
Police identified several suspects and arrested or apprehended three juveniles.
A special investigation team is searching for others involved.
Police are also trying to remove the videos because sharing such material involving minors is illegal.
Two school-going teenagers were surrounded by seven or eight young men near Jamui’s hilly outskirts after going there to take photographs.
The group allegedly assaulted the boy and molested the girl, while videos showed the teenagers apologising and pleading to be released.
Police took action after videos of the incident circulated online, although the victims initially did not report it because of fear.
Three accused, believed to be juveniles, have been apprehended, while raids continue for the remaining suspects.
An FIR was registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with a special SIT investigating.
- Who
- Two school-going teenagers were attacked by a group of seven or eight young men; police have apprehended three alleged juvenile participants.
- What
- The boy was assaulted and the girl was allegedly molested during the incident, which was recorded and shared online.
- Where
- At a hilly area on the outskirts of Jamui, about three kilometres from the main Jamui-Lakhisarai road.
- When
- The incident occurred on a Saturday evening shortly after tuition; the girl told her family on the night of September 20, and a complaint was filed on September 21.
- Why
- The teenagers had gone there on a scooter ride to take photographs; police began action after videos of the incident went viral.
Key facts
- Location
- Hilly outskirts of Jamui, Bihar
- Victims
- Two school-going teenagers, a girl and a boy
- Suspects
- Seven or eight young men were reportedly involved
- Apprehensions
- Three alleged accused, believed to be juveniles, have been apprehended
- Investigation
- A special SIT is being led by Jamui SDPO Dipti Monali
- Legal provisions
- The FIR invokes the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Police action
- Raids are underway, and police are seeking removal of videos from online platforms
Quotes
Bihar police headquarters officer
Officer posted at Bihar police headquarters
“As soon as the matter came to the notice of the police, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Munger Range, and the Superintendent of Police, Jamui, were directed to take immediate action. A team from the Weak and Vulnerable Sections division of the Crime Investigation Department was also sent to Jamui for investigation and further action.”
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“Initially, the victim did not inform her family or anyone else about the incident.”
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Mother of the teenage boy
Mother of the teenage boy involved in the incident
“I can’t comprehend how such a thing happened. We are completely blank. We came to know through Instagram; the children did not tell us out of fear.”
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