After Jamui, another minor girl molested in Bihar’s Samastipur
Police have arrested all four accused and a case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the Information Technology (IT) Act.
Following the recent incident in Jamui where a minor girl and boy were sexually assaulted, another shocking case has emerged from Samastipur district. In a 59-second video, a minor girl is seen struggling to escape from three to four individuals who continue to forcibly touch and drag her near a road by the Budhi Gandak River bypass embankment.
Samastipur Superintendent of Police Arvind Pratap confirmed the incident occurred on September 23, 2026, and led to the arrest of four accused within six hours. The police identified the victims as minors and registered a case under relevant laws including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Samastipur SP Arvind Pratap issued a statement urging media and social media users to refrain from sharing content that could harm the victim's mental and social well-being.
Opposition leaders have criticized the government's response, alleging a lack of governance and impunity for criminals.
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