Three minors were apprehended in Bihar’s Jamui district on Monday after videos showing a 15-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl allegedly being harassed and assaulted circulated on social media.
According to police, the incident took place on September 19 at around 7 pm in the Jamui City police station area. The two teenagers had reportedly been returning after attending coaching classes when they were stopped by a group.
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Important points readers should notice.
The incident reportedly took place in Jamui on September 19, 2026.
The two victims are 15-year-old Class 10 students.
A video of the alleged harassment and assault circulated widely on social media.
Three alleged participants, who were reported to be minors, were apprehended.
Police identified the teenagers using the registration number of their two-wheeler.
An FIR was registered under relevant provisions of the BNS and POCSO Act.
Videos circulating on social media show several people surrounding the teenagers and questioning them about their families. The footage also shows the boy being physically assaulted and the girl being allegedly subjected to inappropriate physical contact.
Police traced the two teenagers with the help of the registration number of the two-wheeler seen in the video. An FIR was registered against unidentified persons under Sections 74, 76 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Police officials said the three apprehended accused are also minors. Police said around six to seven people were visible in the videos and that efforts were underway to identify other alleged participants.
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Why This Matters
The case involves allegations of harassment and assault of two minors. Police action followed the circulation of videos showing the incident, and the investigation remains underway to establish the role of those allegedly involved.
The investigation is continuing.
