The record
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- A teenage girl was allegedly sexually abused by a group of men in Jamui, Bihar, on September 19.
- A video of the assault later went viral on social media, prompting police to identify and arrest the suspects.
- JD(U) state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha described the event as an isolated incident, drawing backlash from opposition figures.
- The controversy has intensified political debate regarding law and order and women's safety in Bihar.
What to watch next
- Progress of the investigation by the Special Investigation Team.
- Arrest of the remaining suspects involved in the incident.
- Legal proceedings under the POCSO Act.
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Prashant Kishor
Jan Suraaj Party founder
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“This reveals their mindset. But the people of Bihar must consider this: if this is an isolated incident—an exception—then what was the incident involving the NEET student? What about the attempt to drag a girl from a hotel in Begusarai at night, right in front of her father? What about the murders of Roshan Yadav, Bunty Yadav, and so many others? If this incident is considered isolated, then please tell us—what exactly constitutes a serious incident?”
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…some recent incidents of harassment in Bihar and asked “what exactly constitutes a serious incident? Also read: Man accused of harassing two minors in Bihar's Jamui shot in leg by cops What Prashant Kishor said “ This reveals their mindset. But the people of Bihar must consider this: if this is an isolated incident—an exception—then what was the incident involving the NEET student? What about the attempt to drag a girl from a hotel in Begusarai at night, right in front of her father? What about the murders of Roshan Yadav, Bunty Yadav, and so many others? If this incident is considered isolated, then please tell us—what exactly constitutes a serious incident? ” Kishor said. Deep Dive Kishor's remarks come amid massive uproar and renewed scrutiny on women's safety in Bihar after a Class 10 girl in Jamui district was allegedly harassed when she was returning from a scenic spot…
Umesh Singh Kushwaha
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“When such ‘isolated/minor (chutput ghatna)’ incidents happen, our administration takes quick action. But one should recall what was the state of affairs in law and order front before 2005 when people used to live under fear and nobody used to venture out.”
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…teenager, on September 19. What Kushwaha said Kushwaha courted controversy after he called the incident as “isolated” or “minor” one while asserting that things were much bad before 2005 before the NDA came to power. “ When such ‘isolated/minor (chutput ghatna)’ incidents happen, our administration takes quick action. But one should recall what was the state of affairs in law and order front before 2005 when people used to live under fear and nobody used to venture out. All those involved in the incident would be booked and punishment would be given to the culprits,” Kushwaha said, making an oblique attack against the RJD which was in power till mid of 2005 . Jamui harassment case The…
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Named India · Jamui · Bihar Government · Janata Dal (United) · Jan Suraaj Party · Prashant Kishor · Rashtriya Janata Dal · Shreyasi Singh · Umesh Singh Kushwaha · Vishwajeet Dayal
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