Crime & Law · India
Videos of alleged harassment and assault of couples go viral in Bihar
Multiple videos have surfaced online showing alleged incidents of harassment and assault in Bihar. One video from Samastipur district's Musrigharari police station area shows a young man and woman on a scooter being stopped and subjected to abusive behavior by villagers. Four main accused have been arrested in this case. Another incident, reported from Odisha, shows a couple being stopped, assaulted, and subjected to misconduct, with a video of this event also going viral. Three people have been arrested in connection with the Odisha incident. A third video, purportedly from Banka district, shows a girl being harassed near Mandar Parvat, and police are investigating. The Samastipur incident is the second such video to go viral within 24 hours in the district.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
- Centre (4): Haribhoomi, Hindustan (Hindi), Jansatta, The Lallantop
- Right (3): News18 Hindi, Punjab Kesari, Zee News (Hindi)