After Jamui and Samastipur, another video of woman harassment surfaces in Bihar’s Banka district

Police in Bihar's Banka district have registered a case against three men after a video of them harassing a woman at Mandar Hills went viral on social media. The incident, which occurred in June 2026, involves charges of extortion and harassment under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing concerns regarding women's safety and the role of social media in exposing criminal activity in India.
Another shocking video of a woman being harassed in Bihar’s Banka district has surfaced on social media after incidents in Jamui and Samastipur, where minor girls were molested. The Banka police have swung into action and registered a case against three accused.
According to the Banka police, the incident came to light through social media on September 22, 2026, when youths in the 38-second video were found harassing a woman at Mandar Hills, a historic site. As per the police, the incident took place on June 3, 2026, under the jurisdiction of the Bounsi Police Station area.
In a press statement on Friday (September 25, 2026), Banka police stated that an objectionable video came to their notice, and police immediately registered an FIR.
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