Class 10 girl harassed, dragged by mob of youths on Bihar road
Jamui Police have launched an investigation after viral videos showed a Class 10 girl being harassed and dragged by a group of youths on a road in Bihar. Authorities have registered an FIR and are currently tracing the individuals involved in the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and the prevalence of harassment against minors in rural areas.
PATNA: Jamui Police have launched an investigation after two videos allegedly showing the harassment of a Class 10 girl by a group of youths surfaced on social media. The videos purportedly show the girl being stopped on the road, subjected to inappropriate physical contact and allegedly dragged by some of the youths.Police have identified the minor victims and registered an FIR after taking cognisance of the viral footage.According to preliminary information, the incident occurred on the evening of September 19 in the Sadar police station area of Jamui. The girl and a Class 10 boy, both minors and residents of Jamui town, had reportedly gone to Marwa Pahad on a scooter after attending coaching classes.While returning, a group of youths allegedly stopped them on the road.
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