Minor girl, her friend harassed in Bihar’s Jamui; culprits in police custody, political slugfest ensues
Police in Bihar's Jamui district have arrested several individuals following a viral video showing the harassment of a minor girl and her friend. The incident has triggered a political dispute between the ruling NDA coalition and the opposition RJD.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety and the politicization of crime in regional Indian politics.
In an undated video that has gone viral on social media on Monday (September 21, 2026), a minor girl and her male friend were seen being harassed and molested by a group of men in Bihar’s Jamui district.
Police said an FIR has been lodged in the case, and 6-7 people who were seen in the video have been taken into custody, while two others have been arrested.
The incident is said to have happened on the evening of Saturday (September 19, 2026) on the Jamui-Lakhisarai road, which falls under the Jamui Police Station.
Meanwhile, a political barb has been initiated between opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal and ruling BJP and JD(U) leaders of NDA coalition government in the State.
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