Actor Ayesha Khan condemns moral policing in Jamui assault case

Actress Ayesha Khan took to social media on Thursday to denounce the moral policing discourse that has emerged around the high‑profile assault case in Jamui, Bihar. She described the attempts to judge the victim’s conduct as "beyond disgusting" and urged the public to focus on the criminal act itself rather than the victim’s personal life.
The Jamui incident, which involved a young woman allegedly assaulted by several men, sparked a heated debate on social platforms, with some users questioning the victim’s behavior. Khan’s statement directly challenged those narratives, emphasizing that moral policing diverts attention from accountability and justice.
Khan, known for her roles in Hindi television and films, said that such victim‑blaming attitudes perpetuate a culture of silence and fear. She called on law‑enforcement agencies to pursue the perpetrators vigorously and for society to support survivors instead of scrutinising them.
Her comments have been widely shared, drawing both praise from women's rights activists and criticism from conservative commentators. The actress reaffirmed her commitment to using her platform for social issues, urging a broader conversation on gender‑based violence in India.