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Crime
Congress Delegation Visits Jamui Over Alleged Indecent Acts on Minor Students, Calls for POXo Action
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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A senior Bihar Pradesh Congress team reached Jamui, met state officials and pressed for victim protection, a prompt charge sheet and fast‑track trial under the POXo Act in a case involving alleged indecent behavior towards minor students.
A high‑level delegation of the Bihar Pradesh Congress arrived in Jamui on Monday to address a complaint of alleged indecent conduct against minor school students. The team met with local administrative officials to discuss immediate protective measures for the victims.
The Congress representatives urged the authorities to invoke the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POXo) Act against the accused, seeking a swift charge sheet and placement of the case in a fast‑track court to ensure timely justice.
While no names of the alleged perpetrators or victims were disclosed, the delegation emphasized the need for a thorough investigation and continuous monitoring of the victims' safety. The officials pledged cooperation and indicated that they would expedite the legal process as per the delegation's demands.
The visit underscores the political pressure being applied to state machinery in handling sensitive crimes involving minors, reflecting broader concerns over child safety in the region.
The Congress representatives urged the authorities to invoke the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POXo) Act against the accused, seeking a swift charge sheet and placement of the case in a fast‑track court to ensure timely justice.
While no names of the alleged perpetrators or victims were disclosed, the delegation emphasized the need for a thorough investigation and continuous monitoring of the victims' safety. The officials pledged cooperation and indicated that they would expedite the legal process as per the delegation's demands.
The visit underscores the political pressure being applied to state machinery in handling sensitive crimes involving minors, reflecting broader concerns over child safety in the region.