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Crime
Jamui Police File Cyber Case After Viral Video Shows Minor Harassment
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 07:36 AM
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Police in Jamui, Bihar have lodged a cyber‑crime case after a video allegedly showing indecent behavior towards a minor student went viral on social media.
Jamui, a district in Bihar, became the focus of a cyber‑crime investigation after a video purportedly depicting indecent conduct and harassment of a minor student spread widely on social platforms. The clip, which identified the victim, sparked public outrage and prompted immediate action from local authorities.
The Jamui cyber police station registered case number 45/26, charging individuals who shared the video with the offense of publishing personal information of a minor. Investigators are tracing the origin of the upload and have begun questioning users who amplified the content.
Police officials have warned the public that disseminating such material violates the Information Technology Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, carrying stringent penalties. They have urged citizens to report similar violations and refrain from further circulation of the video.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities monitoring online platforms to prevent further misuse of the victim's identity and to ensure accountability for those responsible for the breach of privacy.
The Jamui cyber police station registered case number 45/26, charging individuals who shared the video with the offense of publishing personal information of a minor. Investigators are tracing the origin of the upload and have begun questioning users who amplified the content.
Police officials have warned the public that disseminating such material violates the Information Technology Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, carrying stringent penalties. They have urged citizens to report similar violations and refrain from further circulation of the video.
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities monitoring online platforms to prevent further misuse of the victim's identity and to ensure accountability for those responsible for the breach of privacy.