Outrage in India over viral video of teen molested and her friend beaten
Summary
A video from Bihar, India, shows a teenage girl being sexually assaulted and her friend beaten by a group of men. Three minors have been arrested, and police are investigating further. The incident has caused public anger and raised concerns about the safety of women in Bihar.Key Facts
- The incident happened on 19 September in Jamui district, Bihar, involving two school students.
- The girl was sexually assaulted, and the boy was beaten; both teenagers are minors.
- Three accused, also minors, have been arrested; police are looking for others.
- The video went viral online, prompting public outrage and debate on women’s safety.
- The case is being handled under India’s Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).
- Police are also acting against social media accounts spreading the video with the victims’ identities.
- Bihar officials described the incident as a "sporadic" or "isolated" event but promised strict action.
- Opposition leaders criticized the state government’s record on women's safety following the incident.
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