Samastipur: Viral Video Captures Jamui-Like Molestation With Girl; Police Arrest 4 Accused
A viral video from Bihar's Samastipur shows alleged roadside harassment of a girl near Budhi Gandak Bypass Road. Police arrested four accused after the clip spread on social media. The case, under Karpurigram police station, draws comparisons to the recent Jamui incident. Investigation continues. Scroll below to know more about the incident.
A viral video showing the alleged harassment of a girl on a public road in Bihar’s Samastipur district has circulated widely on social media, prompting police to arrest four accused. The incident, reported from the Karpurigram police station area, has drawn comparisons to a recent similar case in Jamui district. The viral video shows the girl being harassed and molested in broad daylight.
Incident on Bypass Road in Samastipur
The video, which emerged late Wednesday, September 23, appears to show a group of young men surrounding a girl near the Budhi Gandak Dam Bypass Road in Jagatsinghpur village. According to descriptions of the footage and local reports, the girl was stopped while she and a companion were on the roadside. The men are seen speaking abusively, making physical contact, and pulling her. The girl can be heard pleading to be allowed to leave and saying she would call her brother. Jamui: Viral Video of Men Harassing 'Couple' Sparks Outrage; Man Seen Grabbing Girl From Behind.
Jamui-Like Molestation With Girl in Samastipur
Police Response and Arrests
The clip, roughly one minute long in circulating versions, was shared across platforms and reached police attention around 10:30 PM on Wednesday. Samastipur police acted after the video surfaced. Officers from Karpurigram police station detained suspects from the area and began questioning them. In an official update on X (formerly Twitter), the Samastipur Police account stated that four accused in the case have been arrested and further action is underway.
Police identified at least two of those involved as Vikas Sharma (Vikas Kumar Sharma) and Rahul Kumar, both residents of Jagatsinghpur village under the Karpurigram station limits. Initial reports indicated five people were taken into custody for questioning before the confirmed arrests of four. Superintendent of Police Arvind Pratap Singh said the force received information about the video Wednesday night and is working to fully identify those visible in it, along with the girl involved. Once her identity is established, her statement will be recorded to support formal legal proceedings. Jamui Viral Video: FIR in Harassment Case After Man Grabs Girl.
Samastipur Police Says Four Arrested
Context of Recent Cases
The Samastipur video has been widely described as resembling the Jamui incident from earlier this week, in which a minor girl and a boy were harassed on a roadside. That case also involved a viral video and led to multiple arrests by the Bihar police. Authorities in Samastipur are examining the authenticity of the footage, the exact timing of the events, and the roles of everyone shown. No further details on charges or the girl’s age have been officially confirmed beyond the ongoing investigation. Police continue to gather evidence from the video and related information.
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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