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Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary Vows Strict Action on Recent Women-Targeted Crimes in Jamui, Samastipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 03:16 PM
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Minister Ashok Chaudhary asserted that the rule of law will prevail as Bihar steps up against recent assaults on women in Jamui and Samastipur, while MP Shambhavi Chaudhary demanded tougher punishments.
Bihar's law and order minister Ashok Chaudhary addressed the recent spate of crimes against women reported from Jamui and Samastipur districts, stating that the rule of law will be upheld and that perpetrators will face stringent action. He emphasized that the state government is coordinating with police and judicial agencies to ensure swift investigation and prosecution.
The minister's remarks came after a series of incidents that have raised concerns among local communities, prompting calls for stronger protective measures for women. Chaudhary assured that additional resources would be deployed to the affected areas and that the administration will not tolerate any attempts to undermine public safety.
Samastipur Member of Parliament Shambhavi Chaudhary also condemned the attacks, urging the courts to impose harsher sentences on those convicted. Both leaders stressed that a decisive response is essential to restore confidence among citizens and to deter future offenses.
The statements reflect the Bihar government's broader commitment to enforce existing statutes on gender-based violence and to demonstrate that justice will be delivered without delay.
The minister's remarks came after a series of incidents that have raised concerns among local communities, prompting calls for stronger protective measures for women. Chaudhary assured that additional resources would be deployed to the affected areas and that the administration will not tolerate any attempts to undermine public safety.
Samastipur Member of Parliament Shambhavi Chaudhary also condemned the attacks, urging the courts to impose harsher sentences on those convicted. Both leaders stressed that a decisive response is essential to restore confidence among citizens and to deter future offenses.
The statements reflect the Bihar government's broader commitment to enforce existing statutes on gender-based violence and to demonstrate that justice will be delivered without delay.