Jamui Harassment Case: Girl’s Pleas Go Unheard as Youths Stop Scooter and Misbehave

Jamui: After a video surfaced of alleged misbehaviour with two minor students on the road in Jamui, Bihar, the police have started investigating the matter. In the viral video, some youths are seen stopping a boy and a girl riding a scooter, interrogating them and allegedly behaving rudely. The incident is said to have taken place on the evening of 19 September. According to the police, both the victims are minors and after information about the incident came to light, they have been identified and contacted. Police are investigating the identity of the people seen in the video and the complete circumstances of the incident.

What happened while returning from Madwa Mountain?

According to media reports, both are 10th class students and had gone to Madwa hills on a scooty after coaching. While returning, some youths stopped him on the road. Both were then interrogated and allegedly abused. In the viral video, the girl is seen with folded hands appealing to the people present there to let her go. In another video, some people are seen stopping the two and chasing them.

How did the police come into action after the video surfaced?

After the video of the incident surfaced on social media, Jamui Police took cognisance of the matter. According to police officials, no formal complaint was lodged at the time of the incident, but investigation was initiated based on the viral video. Police have identified both the minors and taken information from them regarding the incident. Some people seen in the video are also being identified and the process of taking action against them is being taken forward.

Has Jamui Police registered an FIR?

According to the report of Jamui Today, the police have informed that, based on the video available on social media, an FIR has been registered and the accused have been identified and action will be taken. The report quoted Jamui District Magistrate as saying that the incident took place on the evening of September 19 in Jamui Sadar police station area. However, in the initial social media post, the place of incident was described as Jamui-Lakhisarai border area, hence the police investigation is also confirming the facts related to the place and the incident.

What is seen in the viral video?

In the video that surfaced, a group of youths are seen surrounding the two riding a scooter. In one clip, the girl is seen appealing to people to leave them. In the second clip, a man is seen trying to catch the girl and take her away from there. However, the complete background of the incident and the role of all the people cannot be determined on the basis of the video. Through police investigation, it is being clarified what happened on the spot and who was involved in it.

What appeal did the police make to the people?

The police have appealed to avoid spreading any kind of unconfirmed information or rumours on social media before the investigation of the case is completed. Officials say that the actual situation of the incident will be clarified on the basis of video, statements of victims and other available evidence. Legal action is being taken against the identified people based on the findings of the investigation.