Couple On Bike Harassed, Abused By Group Of Men In Bihar's Gaya
A viral video from Gaya, Bihar, shows a group of men harassing and manhandling a young couple on a motorcycle. Local police are investigating the incident, which is part of a recent series of similar harassment cases reported across the state.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and the harassment of couples in parts of India, often amplified by social media.
Jamui, Samastipur, Banka, Kishanganj, and now Gaya: in the last couple of weeks, a string of harassment cases involving young couples has been reported in Bihar.In Gaya, a young couple on a motorcycle was harassed by a group of men, who surrounded them, made objectionable remarks, abused them and even manhandled them, showed a disturbing video. The cows can be seen grazing in the distance as the couple, seated on the motorcycle, is stopped by a group of men who appear to be questioning them.At one point, one of the men removes the motorcycle key and abuses them.According to reports, a young man from the Gurua police station area had gone to visit a hill near Mahuadih - located within the Sherghati police station area - with a woman friend on Monday…
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