Jamui Viral Video: FIR in Harassment Case After Man Grabs Girl
Jamui Police registered an FIR after a viral video showed a couple being harassed by a group of men, with the girl being pulled by a man at night in Bihar. While no arrests have been made yet, authorities confirmed cognisance and said that the accused will be identified soon and 'arrests ensured at the earliest'.
Jamui police have taken cognisance of a widely circulated video showing a young "couple" being confronted and pulled by a group of individuals at night, while state and local authorities work to verify coordinates and identify those involved. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Jamui police said that an FIR has been registered in connection with the incident. "The accused will be identified and arrests ensured at the earliest," the police added.
Background and Viral Video from Jamui
The footage, spreading across social media platforms since September 20, purportedly originates from the Jamui district in Bihar. The video sequence shows a group surrounding a young woman and a young man near parked vehicles, with one man appearing to grab the girl from behind as she looks distressed. Jamui: Viral Video of Men Harassing 'Couple' Sparks Outrage; Man Seen Grabbing Girl From Behind.
FIR Has Been Registered, Says Jamui Police
Subsequent clips show the pair pleading near a two-wheeler during a continued confrontation. Online users widely condemned the incident as s*xual harassment and alleged moral policing, prompting the official Bihar Police X handle to tag Jamui Police for review.
Police Response and Investigation Status
Responding to Bihar police, Jamui police said that the matter is under cognisance. "The FIR has been registered. The accused will be identified and arrests ensured at the earliest," it added. While an FIR has been registered, no arrests have been made so far. The development comes hours after X users tagged Bihar Police and local authorities and demanded action.
Women and Child Helpline Numbers:
Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.
Men's Helpline Numbers:
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