Bihar Police have detained three accused in connection with an incident involving the alleged molestation and indecent behaviour with a minor girl student in Jamui district.
Jamui Superintendent of Police Vishwajit Dayal said an FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act following an investigation into a video circulated on social media.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Three accused have been detained.
An FIR has been registered under relevant BNS provisions and the POCSO Act.
An SIT headed by SDPO Deepti Monali is investigating the case.
Police are conducting raids to trace other accused.
Action is being taken to remove the circulated video from social media.
A Special Investigation Team headed by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Deepti Monali is conducting raids to trace and arrest other accused allegedly involved in the incident. Police have also initiated action to remove the video from social media platforms.
State Women’s Commission Chairperson Apsara has condemned the incident and said that a Commission team will meet the victim and gather information about the case.
Sports Minister and Jamui MLA Shreyasi Singh has also condemned the incident and said that the administration is taking prompt action.
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Why This Matters
The case involves a minor and has led to police action under relevant criminal and child-protection laws.
