# Jamui student assault and political controversy

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> Updated: 2026-09-21T02:37:29.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2.

A viral video showing the harassment and sexual assault of two 10th-grade students on a road in Jamui, Bihar, has triggered significant political and legal responses. The incident occurred on the evening of September 19 near the Jamui-Lakhisarai border while the students were returning from coaching classes on a scooter.

Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar faced public outrage after describing the assault as a “separate and isolated small event” that occurs sporadically. His remarks led to criticism from opposition leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who condemned the act as “patriarchy” rather than culture and questioned the state’s law and order and the safety of women. Other leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav and Rohini Acharya, also targeted the state government regarding the deterioration of law and order.

In response, Jamui Police arrested three individuals and established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a female officer to identify and apprehend approximately seven to eight other suspects. Legal charges have been filed under the POCSO Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Authorities also took action against 32 social media accounts for sharing the video in violation of the Juvenile Justice Act. The National Commission for Women and the Bihar State Women’s Commission have both intervened, with the latter demanding a detailed report from the district administration.

## Claims

- Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the incident. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Rahul Gandhi questioned the Bihar government regarding women's safety on public roads in the evening. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Police have identified approximately seven to eight individuals involved in the incident. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the case. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The incident occurred on the evening of September 19 near the Jamui-Lakhisarai border. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- An FIR has been registered under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the incident and sought a report from the Bihar DGP. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Police have initiated takedown actions against 32 social media accounts for sharing the video without blurring the minor's face. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Jamui harassment case sparks political row in Bihar

Police in Bihar's Jamui have arrested three people following a viral video showing the harassment of two minor students. The incident has triggered intense political debate over women's safety in the state.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-police-investigating-viral-video-of-mob-harassment-in-jamui

### 2026-09-20: Bihar Minister sparks controversy over Jamui sexual assault remarks

Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar faces backlash after calling a sexual assault of students in Jamui a “small, isolated event” that occurs sporadically, amid calls for better women's safety.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-minister-sparks-controversy-over-jamui-sexual-assault-remarks

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