- Disturbing video shows couple harassed by men in Jamui, Bihar.
- Group of men publicly humiliated couple, attempted to grab woman.
- Bihar Police directed Jamui Police to investigate the viral incident.
Three people were arrested after a video circulating on social media showed a young couple being publicly harassed and humiliated at night in Bihar’s Jamui. The video shows one of the men attempting to grab the woman from behind and take her away. Bihar Police has taken cognisance of the incident and directed Jamui Police to investigate the matter. The identities of the people seen in the video and other details surrounding the alleged incident have not been established.
What does the video show?
The now-viral video shows a group of men surrounding a young couple at a location during the night. The woman is seen being confronted by several men, while the man accompanying her appears to be separated from her during the confrontation. At one point, a person whose face is covered appears to move towards the woman and tries to take her away. The woman can be heard screaming and appears to resist. The man also attempts to intervene as the situation escalates.
ALSO READ: Redditor Claims Bengaluru Police Threatened Her And Boyfriend For Holding Hands; Internet Reacts
Another video shows the duo on a scooter at a different location. The group appears to confront them again, following which an argument takes place. The couple are later seen apparently pleading with the men before leaving the spot. The sequence of events and what led to the confrontation remain unclear.
Recommended For You
What Happened At The Site?
The young duo was travelling in the area on their scooter when a group of six to seven men blocked them. The men stopped their vehicle and started to humiliate them; a few hurled abuses at the minors. The girl pleaded with folded hands and asked for mercy; however, the situation then worsened.
The female minor was taken separately and confronted. One of the men dragged her from behind and touched her inappropriately. One of them filmed the entire incident and circulated the video on social media.
How did the police react?
As the video sparked controversy, the police took suo motu cognisance of the matter on the instructions of District Magistrate Naveen, contacted the victims and registered an FIR. DM Naveen contacted the victims and recorded their statements. formal FIR has subsequently been registered at the Sadar police station under the POCSO Act and relevant non-bailable sections of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Further probing will continue, respecting the minors' privacy.
How did netizens react?
The incident soon grabbed netizens' attention. Many demanded action against the individuals and urged the Bihar police to punish them. A user said, "Law and order isn't quite like that, people commit rape, murder, and get out scot-free, These people know that no one will do anything to them. Keep your safety in your own hands - and openly be just as ignorant as these folks are. Only then will you be able to stay in India otherwise get out of here."
ALSO READ: Hyderabad: Interfaith Couple Harassed By Mob, Case Filed
Abother said, "@bihar_police@BJP4Bihar what is happening. Who are these people, this so scary. Why is no one taking action."