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Jamui student assault and political controversy

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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. Following The incident occurred on the incident, 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. In response to Other leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav and Rohini Acharya, also targeted the footage, state government regarding the deterioration of law and order. In response, Jamui Police arrested three suspects individuals and established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a female officer to identify and apprehend several approximately seven to eight other potential suspects. Legal charges have been filed under the POCSO Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Additionally, authorities Authorities also took action against 32 social media accounts for sharing the video of the minors in violation of the Juvenile Justice Act. The National Commission for Women has also intervened, directing and the Bihar Director General of Police to ensure State Women’s Commission have both intervened, with the victims receive support and that arrests are made. latter demanding a detailed report from the district administration.

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