Prompt law enforcement action in Bihar's Samastipur district has led to the arrest of four individuals following the circulation of a viral video showing the harassment and molestation of a minor girl in broad daylight.
The incident took place along the Dam Bypass Road in Jagatsinghpur village, situated within the jurisdiction of the Karpurigram Police Station. According to local reports, the minor victim was stopped alongside a male acquaintance while pausing on the roadside. A group of men confronted the pair under the pretext of moral policing, proceeding to verbally abuse, physically harass, and assault the girl on camera while attempting to restrict her movement.
The video quickly went viral across social media platforms, sparking widespread public outrage and prompting immediate intervention by local authorities. Samastipur Superintendent of Police (SP) Arvind Pratap Singh directed an immediate investigation to verify the footage and trace those involved.
Key Case Details & Arrests
- Location: Dam Bypass Road, Jagatsinghpur village, Karpurigram Police Station area, Samastipur.
- Police Action: Four primary suspects were taken into custody from their residences after being identified through the video footage.
- Identified Accused: Rahul Kumar (19), Avdhesh Paswan (46), Vikas Sharma (32), and Rambabu Sahni (38).
- Legal Status: An FIR has been registered, and further legal proceedings are underway as police continue to verify all aspects of the case.
This incident comes closely on the heels of a similar case reported in Bihar's Jamui district, drawing further national attention to public safety and law enforcement responsiveness in the region.
