Bihar Sees Third Harassment Case in a Week, Woman Assaulted at Tourist Spot
Police say six to seven youths were seen in the clip, and officers have identified three suspects while raids continue to arrest them.
- Police in Banka, Bihar, launched an investigation after a viral video emerged showing youths harassing a girl at the historic Mandar Hill tourist site on Tuesday, September 22.
- While the video surfaced recently, an officer told The Indian Express the incident reportedly occurred on June 3, much before police received the footage via WhatsApp.
- The FIR registered at Bounsi police station alleges the group engaged in "obscene behaviour and obscene acts," with one suspect reportedly forcing the girl's friend to transfer Rs 1,500 online.
- Bihar Assembly Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav alleged "exploitation, indecent behaviour and assault," writing that "law and order in Bihar is dead" while questioning Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
- Police are conducting raids to arrest the three identified suspects, as this incident follows two other similar harassment cases in Jamui and Samastipur where officials recently apprehended several individuals.
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After Jamui And Samastipur, Woman Allegedly Harassed At Banka’s Mandar Hill; Video Surfaces
A video showing a group of men allegedly harassing a young woman and assaulting her male friend at Mandar Hill in Bihar's Banka district has surfaced on social media. Police have registered an FIR against six unidentified youths in connection with
After Jamui and Samastipur, another girl harassment video surfaces from Banka
Police said three boys namely Abdullah, Nitish Kumar Rai and Vikas Kumar grabbed her hand and started abusing her and threatening her. Thereafter, Abdullah got the victim's friend to transfer Rs 1,500 to his account online and the victim and her companion were allowed to leave.
Bihar: FIR Against 6 Unidentified Youths After Video Shows Alleged Assault on Woman at Mandar Hill
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Police have registered a case against six unidentified youths after a video purportedly showing them allegedly behaving indecently with and assaulting a young woman at Mandar Hill, a prominent historical tourist site in Banka, went viral on social media, officials said. India News | Bihar: FIR Against 6 Unidentified Youths After Video Shows Alleged Assault on Woman at Mandar Hill.
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