Bihar molestation case: Main accused Nandan Yadav injured in police encounter
The main suspect in a minor molestation case in Jamui, Bihar, was injured during a police encounter while authorities attempted to apprehend him. The incident, which was captured on video and circulated online, has led to multiple arrests and an ongoing investigation under the POCSO Act.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues regarding public safety, the role of social media in criminal investigations, and police conduct in India.
JAMUI: Nandan Yadav, the main accused in the Jamui minor molestation and assault case, was injured in a police encounter on Tuesday and has been admitted to a hospital for treatment, police said. Yadav sustained a bullet injury in leg, according to officials.Police said the encounter took place during an operation to apprehend Yadav. Further details about the circumstances of the encounter and his condition are awaited.The incident was recorded on camera, and video clips later circulated widely on social media.The incident took place on Saturday when the girl had gone to Marwa Pahad with a male classmate on a scooter after attending coaching classes. While the two were returning in the evening, a group of youths allegedly stopped and surrounded them, forced them off the scooter, and abused and questioned them.Videos of the incident showed the youths allegedly harassing and touching the girl inappropriately.
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