Jamui Police Launch Investigation Into Harassment Of Minor Girl
· India · Times of India, The Hindu
Jamui Police have registered an FIR following the circulation of two videos showing a Class 10 girl being harassed and dragged by a group of youths. The incident occurred on September 19 in the Sadar police station area of Jamui, Bihar, while the girl and a male classmate were returning from coaching classes on a scooter. Footage shows the group surrounding the minors, engaging in inappropriate physical contact, and preventing them from leaving for approximately 20 minutes. Although the victims did not initially report the event, authorities initiated the case after the videos went viral on social media. No suspects have been named in the FIR, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding the safety of minors in public spaces and the role of social media in triggering police intervention for crimes that go unreported by victims.
Read the original report — Times of India
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