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Crime
Three arrested in Jamui after video shows teen groping
✍️ NDTV
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 10:45 PM
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A video of a teenage girl being groped in Jamui, Bihar, prompted police to arrest three suspects.
Police in Jamui district, Bihar, launched an investigation after a disturbing video surfaced online showing a teenage girl being groped in a public place. The clip quickly went viral, prompting outrage among local residents and authorities.
Following the video’s circulation, Jamui police identified three individuals allegedly involved in the act and placed them under arrest. The suspects were taken into custody for questioning and are being held under sections of the Indian Penal Code that deal with sexual assault and obscenity.
Law enforcement officials said the investigation is ongoing and that they will pursue all legal avenues to ensure a fair trial. They also appealed to the public to refrain from sharing such content and to report any similar incidents promptly. The case underscores growing concerns about the misuse of digital platforms for sexual crimes in the region.
Following the video’s circulation, Jamui police identified three individuals allegedly involved in the act and placed them under arrest. The suspects were taken into custody for questioning and are being held under sections of the Indian Penal Code that deal with sexual assault and obscenity.
Law enforcement officials said the investigation is ongoing and that they will pursue all legal avenues to ensure a fair trial. They also appealed to the public to refrain from sharing such content and to report any similar incidents promptly. The case underscores growing concerns about the misuse of digital platforms for sexual crimes in the region.