Jamui Minor Molestation Case: Bihar Police Book 120 Social Media Profiles For Circulating Viral Video, 132 Accounts Taken Down
Patna: Police have launched a crackdown on those circulating the videos of an incident involving the alleged humiliation and molestation of a teenage boy and girl in Jamui district last Saturday. The boy and girl were stopped, humiliated and molested while returning from coaching classes. In a press conference held Monday night, Jamui SP Vishwajit Dayal said a case had been registered at the…
Bihar police have taken action against 120 social media profiles for sharing a viral video depicting the alleged molestation of a teenage boy and girl in Jamui district. The incident occurred last Saturday when the minor victims were stopped, humiliated, and molested on their way home from coaching classes. The police registered a case at the cyber police station against those responsible for circulating the video on social media, revealing the identity of the minor victim.
Circulating a video related to the victim alongside her identity is considered an offense under the POCSO Act, Information Technology Act, and Juvenile Justice Act. As a result of police intervention, the video has been removed from 132 social media accounts. The Bihar JD (U) president and state rural development minister have faced criticism for describing the incident as an isolated occurrence, while the government has vowed to take strict action against those responsible and ensure the safety of the victim's family.
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