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Class 10 girl molested in Samastipur, Bihar; viral video leads to arrest of four
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 01:47 PM
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A Class 10 student was sexually assaulted in Samastipur, Bihar, and a video of the incident circulating online helped police apprehend four suspects.
Police in Samastipur, Bihar, confirmed that a girl studying in Class 10 was molested at a private residence on Monday. The victim, a minor, reported the assault after the incident was captured on a mobile phone. Local authorities launched an investigation following the complaint.
A video of the assault quickly spread on social media, prompting public outrage. Law enforcement agencies traced the footage to the perpetrators and, within days, arrested four individuals alleged to have participated in the crime. The suspects are currently in custody and will be interrogated for further details.
The case follows a recent molestation incident in Jamui, also in Bihar, highlighting growing concerns over safety of school‑going girls in the state. The district administration has urged parents to remain vigilant and has promised stricter monitoring of such crimes.
A video of the assault quickly spread on social media, prompting public outrage. Law enforcement agencies traced the footage to the perpetrators and, within days, arrested four individuals alleged to have participated in the crime. The suspects are currently in custody and will be interrogated for further details.
The case follows a recent molestation incident in Jamui, also in Bihar, highlighting growing concerns over safety of school‑going girls in the state. The district administration has urged parents to remain vigilant and has promised stricter monitoring of such crimes.