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Crime
Four arrested in Gaya after harassment video of couple goes viral
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 08:01 PM
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A video showing a man and woman being harassed in Gaya went viral, prompting police to detain four suspects.
A video capturing a man and a woman being harassed on a public road in Gaya, Bihar, circulated widely on social media, drawing public outrage. The clip, which was shared across multiple platforms, showed the couple being verbally and physically abused before they managed to walk away.
Local police launched an investigation after the video gained traction. Within days, four individuals seen in the footage were identified and taken into custody by Gaya police officials.
Authorities said the arrested persons will be interrogated further and charged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for harassment and public nuisance. The case remains under active investigation, and police have appealed for any additional witnesses to come forward.
Local police launched an investigation after the video gained traction. Within days, four individuals seen in the footage were identified and taken into custody by Gaya police officials.
Authorities said the arrested persons will be interrogated further and charged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for harassment and public nuisance. The case remains under active investigation, and police have appealed for any additional witnesses to come forward.