Woman thrashed, sexually harassed by 6 men on camera at Bihar tourist spot
Police in Bihar, India, have registered a case against six unidentified men after a viral video showed them sexually harassing and assaulting a woman at a tourist spot. This incident follows a similar recent case of public molestation in the region, prompting authorities to use the footage as evidence for an investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding women's safety in public spaces and the role of social media in documenting and exposing criminal acts in India.
A case has been registered in Bihar's Banka district against six unidentified young men after a video on social media showed a woman being harassed and assaulted.The incident took place at Mandar Hill, a popular tourist and pilgrimage there, according to the police. The viral footage circulating on social media bears a timestamp indicating that it was recorded on September 3.In the video clip, the accused can be seen behaving indecently with the woman and hitting her with a slipper.
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