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Bihar Police Arrest Nandan Yadav After Video Harassment

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC · How we work

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Bihar Police Arrest Yadav

Bihar police arrested Nandan Yadav after a police encounter that wounded his leg.
The encounter occurred on September 22 when Yadav allegedly opened fire on officers.
Yadav was identified as the man in the September 19 video harassing two Class 10 students in Jamui.
Jamui police flagged 120 URLs sharing footage and filed FIRs under POCSO, IT and BNS laws.

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Commission Calls Inquiry

Jamui police identified victims by tracing a vehicle’s registration number after the video went viral.
Bihar State Women’s Commission chairperson Apsara Mishra demanded a time-bound inquiry and counselling for the victims.
National Commission for Women wrote to the police chief requesting immediate FIR registration and arrests.
Authorities flagged thirty-two social-media accounts (13 Facebook, 12 Instagram, 7 X) for circulating the video.

History

Historical Context

On 16 December 2012 the Delhi gang-rape of Jyoti Singh triggered protests and a Verma Committee (appointed 22 December 2012). Its recommendations formed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013, passed on 19 March 2013 (Lok Sabha) and 21 March 2013 (Rajya Sabha), widening rape definitions and creating offences like stalking. The September 2024 arrest of Bihar politician Nandan Yadav for online harassment is being pursued under these tougher statutes.

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Bihar Police Arrest Yadav

Bihar police arrested Nandan Yadav after a police encounter that wounded his leg.
The encounter occurred on September 22 when Yadav allegedly opened fire on officers.
Yadav was identified as the man in the September 19 video harassing two Class 10 students in Jamui.
Jamui police flagged 120 URLs sharing footage and filed FIRs under POCSO, IT and BNS laws.

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