Mandar Hill Viral Video: 6 Men Booked for Harassing and Beating Woman in Banka; 3rd Such Case in Bihar
Banka police registered an FIR against six unidentified youths after a viral video showed a woman being harassed at Mandar Hill. This marks Bihar's third such harassment incident this week, following similar episodes in Jamui and Samastipur. The viral clip also shows the young woman being harassed and beaten by the group of men.
Police in Bihar’s Banka district have registered a case against six unidentified youths after a video allegedly showing a young woman being harassed and assaulted at the historic Mandar Hill went viral on social media. Officials confirmed the incident forms the third such reported case from the state this week, following similar episodes in Jamui and Samastipur.
Bounsi police station SHO Pankaj Kumar Jha said the video reached the police on September 22 through the social media cell. A team visited the site the same day and verified that the location shown matches Mandar Hill, a popular religious and tourist spot in Banka. An FIR has been lodged under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. Jamui: Viral Video of Men Harassing 'Couple' Sparks Outrage; Man Seen Grabbing Girl From Behind.
Viral Video of Woman Harassed at Mandar Hill in Bihar's Banka
जमुई-समस्तीपुर के बाद अब बांका के मंदार पर्वत पर लड़की से दरिंदगी की कोशिश का वीडियो वायरल, दर्ज हुई FIR..!
करेंगे गुंडागर्दी क्या कर लगी वर्दी.! बांका में लड़की से छेड़छाड़ 6 युवकों ने अश्लील हरकत की चप्पल से भी पीटा.! @BANKA_POLICE @bihar_police pic.twitter.com/hS19jb2d3f
— Sadan Singh Rajput (@SadanJee) September 25, 2026
What the Viral Video from Banka Shows
The clip depicts a group of young men surrounding and manhandling a woman. One is seen holding a slipper and another a stick. The footage includes an overlay of the song line “Karenge gundagardi, kya kar legi sarkari vardi". A date visible in the video points to September 3, though police are examining whether the recording is older. Police have begun questioning local residents and shopkeepers near Mandar Hill to identify those involved. The identities of the woman and the youths remain unknown so far. Investigation is continuing under the supervision of local officers, including the SDPO. The video also shows the young woman being harassed and beaten by the group of men.
Six Men Booked for Harassing and Beating Woman in Bank
Bihar | A case has been registered against at least six unidentified youths after a video allegedly showing a young woman being harassed and assaulted at Bihar's historic Mandar Hill in Banka district surfaced on social media: Bounsi police station SHO Pankaj Kumar Jha
— ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2026
Third Incident This Week
This case follows two earlier incidents that drew widespread attention. In Jamui, a Class 10 girl and her male classmate were allegedly harassed by a group of youths near Marwa Hill on September 19. Videos of the episode circulated widely, leading to arrests, including the main accused who was injured during police action. Days later, a similar video emerged from Samastipur’s Karpurigram police station area, showing a young woman being harassed near a bridge in Jagat Singhpur village. Police arrested four suspects and registered a case under BNS, POCSO and IT Act provisions. Samastipur: Viral Video Captures Jamui-Like Molestation With Girl; Police Arrest 4 Accused.
Police Response and Next Steps
Authorities in Banka have stated that efforts are focused on identifying the individuals visible in the footage and establishing the exact timeline of the incident. No arrests have been reported yet in the Banka case. Officials have urged the public not to circulate material that could identify victims in such matters. Mandar Hill is a well-known pilgrimage and tourist site linked to Hindu, Jain and Buddhist traditions, located about 45 km from Bhagalpur. The series of recent videos has prompted questions about safety at public and tourist locations in the state, with police in multiple districts conducting inquiries based on social media material.
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.
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