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Four Arrested in Samastipur Karpurigam Sexual Assault Case, Minister Chirag Paswan Demands Strict Action
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:15 PM
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A video of a young woman's sexual assault in Karpurigam, Samastipur went viral, prompting the arrest of four suspects. Union Minister Chirag Paswan called the incident shameful and urged Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary to ensure strict action against everyone involved.
A video depicting the sexual assault of a young woman in the village of Karpurigam, Samastipur district, Bihar, circulated widely on social media, sparking outrage across the state. The clip, which showed the victim being assaulted in a public setting, prompted immediate calls for a thorough investigation.
Law enforcement agencies responded swiftly, apprehending four individuals alleged to have participated in the assault. Police officials confirmed that the suspects were taken into custody after the video was traced and corroborated with victim statements.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Chirag Paswan condemned the incident as "shameful" and addressed the matter in a press briefing. He appealed directly to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, urging that all persons involved be prosecuted without leniency and that the case be fast‑tracked through the judicial system.
The incident has intensified public demand for stricter enforcement of laws against sexual violence in Bihar. Rights groups and local leaders have called for heightened security measures and awareness campaigns to prevent similar crimes in the future.
Law enforcement agencies responded swiftly, apprehending four individuals alleged to have participated in the assault. Police officials confirmed that the suspects were taken into custody after the video was traced and corroborated with victim statements.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Chirag Paswan condemned the incident as "shameful" and addressed the matter in a press briefing. He appealed directly to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, urging that all persons involved be prosecuted without leniency and that the case be fast‑tracked through the judicial system.
The incident has intensified public demand for stricter enforcement of laws against sexual violence in Bihar. Rights groups and local leaders have called for heightened security measures and awareness campaigns to prevent similar crimes in the future.