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Police Encounter Leads to Arrest of Main Accused in Jamui Molestation Case
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Background & Context
On the evening of September 19, two Class 10 students returning from a coaching class in Jamui, Bihar, were stopped near Madwa Hill. Video footage showed the teenagers being harassed, physically assaulted and the girl sexually molested. The viral clip prompted the Bihar police to register an FIR under the POCSO Act and form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by Jamui SDPO Deepti Monali.
Core Event: Police Encounter and Arrest
Police located the main accused, Nandan Yadav, in a bush-covered area near Madwa Hill. Deputy Inspector-General Rakesh Kumar said the suspects opened fire when officers attempted an arrest, leading police to return fire. Yadav was shot in the left leg while trying to escape and was taken to Jamui Sadar Hospital. A second 25-year-old suspect was also injured and arrested.
Data & Statistics
- Accused identified: Seven individuals linked to the incident.
- Arrests to date: Reports vary between five and six arrests; three suspects remain at large.
- Age distribution: Three accused are 35-40 years old, three are minors, and the two recent arrests are 25 years old.
- Injuries: Both Yadav and the second accused sustained gunshot wounds to their legs.
Official Statements & Responses
- ADG (Law and Order) K Suhita Anupam said Yadav attempted to flee, resulting in the encounter.
- Jamui Superintendent of Police Bishwajeet Dayal confirmed Yadav’s leg injury and said the SIT continues raids to apprehend remaining suspects.
- Police have filed FIRs against roughly 120 social-media profiles for revealing the minor victim’s identity.
Criticism & Opposition
- Rahul Gandhi called the video “deeply disturbing” and urged swift prosecution under the POCSO Act.
- Umesh Kushwaha, JD(U) state president, described the incident as an “isolated” event and contrasted the current law-and-order situation with the pre-2005 period.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Number of arrests: Sources differ on whether five or six people have been arrested.
- Identity of the second accused: Some reports name him Hareram Yadav; others refer only to “another accused.”
- Status of remaining suspects: Police say raids are ongoing but have not provided a timeline for further captures.
What’s Next
The SIT will keep pursuing the remaining suspects, and the Jamui Cyber Police Station is set to file additional charges against those who shared the video. Authorities have warned that revealing a minor’s identity is a serious offence under Indian law and have appealed for the footage not to be further disseminated.