Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Key Jamui Molestation Accused Shot During Police Encounter
A video spread online showing a boy and girl being harassed by several masked men.
One man appeared to lift and molest the girl while she resisted.
Social media users said the video was from Jamui district in Bihar.
Jamui police said the incident happened on the evening of September 19.
A special team led by a woman police officer began searching for the people involved.
Three alleged perpetrators were arrested.
Police later arrested Nandan Yadav, described as the main accused.
Police said he was shot in the left leg during an encounter on September 22.
The reports do not provide another account of how the shooting happened.
Police arrested Nandan Yadav, identified as the prime accused in the Jamui molestation case.
Police shot Nandan Yadav in the left leg during an encounter on September 22.
A viral video appeared to show a boy and girl being harassed by masked men on a roadside at night.
Jamui SP Bishwajeet Dayal said the incident occurred on the evening of September 19.
A woman-led Special Investigation Team conducted raids, and three alleged perpetrators were arrested.
- Who
- Nandan Yadav, three other alleged perpetrators, the boy and girl shown in the video, and Jamui police.
- What
- A viral harassment and molestation case led to arrests, including the shooting and arrest of alleged prime accused Nandan Yadav during a police encounter.
- When
- Police said the incident occurred on September 19; Nandan Yadav was reported arrested after being shot on September 22. One report calls September 22 Tuesday, while another describes it as Monday.
- Where
- The incident was reported as occurring in Jamui district, Bihar, on a roadside.
- Why
- Police launched an investigation and raids after the video circulated online and triggered outrage.
- Accused arrested
- Nandan Yadav was identified as the prime accused and arrested after the encounter.
- Police shooting
- Police shot Yadav in the left leg during the encounter.
- Incident date
- Jamui SP Bishwajeet Dayal said the incident occurred on the evening of September 19.
- Video content
- The footage appeared to show a boy and girl surrounded and harassed by masked men.
- Investigation
- A Special Investigation Team led by a woman officer conducted raids.
- Other arrests
- Three alleged perpetrators were reported arrested before or alongside the main accused.
- Location
- The incident was reported as being in Jamui district, Bihar.
