Jamui: Viral Video of Men Harassing 'Couple' Sparks Outrage; Man Seen Grabbing Girl From Behind
A viral video claimed from Jamui, Bihar, shows men surrounding a young couple at night, with one grabbing the girl from behind as she appears distressed. The footage has sparked online outrage and demands for swift police action and strict punishment. Location and identities remain unverified; no official FIR or statement from authorities yet.
A video circulating on social media since Sunday evening, September 20, claimed to be from Jamui in Bihar, shows a group of men surrounding a young girl and a young man at night. In the footage, one man appears to grab the girl from behind as she looks distressed and gestures while others stand nearby. The clip has drawn widespread condemnation online, with users describing the incident as s*xual harassment and calling for police action. The viral video of men harassing the "couple" has sparked outrage online.
What the Viral Videos from Jamui Show
Multiple versions of the video have been shared. One longer clip includes a location tag for Jamui. It depicts the girl, wearing a white top and dark pants, near a two-wheeler at night under torchlight or vehicle lights. A young man stands close to her. Several other men gather around them. Jamui Cyber Scam: Tribal Woman’s Account Misused for INR 3 Crore Transactions, ATM Seized by Agent.
At times, a man holds or pulls the girl from behind. She appears agitated, claps her hands, and looks around as she speaks. Onlookers are visible in the background, some filming. The video also shows several men harassing the "couple". A shorter version focuses on similar moments of physical contact and the girl's clear distress. Official statements as of Monday morning have not independently verified the exact date, precise location within Jamui, or the identities of those involved.
Users on X (formerly Twitter) have tagged Bihar Police and local authorities, sharing the clips for public awareness. One post by "@PinkiePragya" noted a second video had surfaced and stated the incident was being claimed as from Jamui. The user wrote that if genuine, “Bihar Police must act swiftly and lawfully - those responsible for s*xually harassing the couple should be arrested without delay and face the full consequences under the law.”
FIR Has Been Registered, Says Jamui Police
मामला संज्ञान में है। FIR दर्ज कर ली गई है। अभियुक्तों की पहचान कर जल्द ही गिरफ्तारी सुनिश्चित की जाएगी।
— JAMUI POLICE (@JamuiPolice) September 21, 2026
Public Reaction on Social Media
The videos have prompted strong responses. User "@ekkadam260772" described the scene as “brazen thuggery", writing in Hindi that it was not merely s*xual harassment but open goondaism, that a woman’s body is not property, and that those touching without consent are animals. The post also criticised the crowd for standing by and filming.
Another user, "@shiwamguru504", shared the footage and demanded strict punishment, calling the men "moral police thugs" who surrounded and grabbed a young couple at night while the girl screamed. The user wrote: “Strict punishment needed now! Stop this assault in the name of culture.” Other posts echoed calls for identification of those involved and accountability, with some questioning how such an incident could occur openly while bystanders recorded rather than intervened.
Background and Context
Jamui district has seen previous incidents involving couples that later circulated online, though those cases differ in details and timing. Similar viral videos from Bihar in past years have involved allegations of moral policing or assault, sometimes leading to police inquiries once locations and identities were confirmed.
As of the latest available information, there is no public confirmation from Jamui Police or Bihar Police of an FIR, arrests, or an official investigation into this specific video. Authorities have been tagged repeatedly on the platform. The videos continue to spread, with users urging verification of the location and identities so that any criminal acts can be addressed under the law. Police have not issued a statement on the matter at the time of writing.
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:
Milaap: 9990588768; All India Men Helpline: 9911666498; Men Welfare Trust: 8882498498.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 21, 2026 08:07 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
