Class 10 Students Groped and Assaulted in Bihar’s Jamui, Three Arrested
· India · The Hindu, Zee News, Indian Express
Two Class 10 students, a girl and a boy, were allegedly groped and harassed by a group of six to seven men while returning from a coaching class in Bihar’s Jamui district. The incident took place on September 19, 2026, near a hillside area on the Jamui-Lakhisarai road, but came to light after a video of the assault went viral on social media. Jamui Superintendent of Police Vishwajit Dayal stated that the police took suo motu cognisance since no formal complaint had been filed, leading to an FIR being registered at the Jamui police station. All individuals seen in the footage have been taken into custody, with three formally arrested. The National Commission for Women and the State Commission for Women have both intervened, directing authorities to ensure strict action and demanding the removal of the viral video from circulation. The assault has triggered a political row, with Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav slamming the ruling government over women's safety and law
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for students commuting to educational facilities in Bihar and has intensified political friction over the state's law-and-order situation.
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