Key accused in Bihar's Jamui molestation case, arrested after police shoot him in leg

The prime accused in Bihar's Jamui molestation case, Nandan Yadav, has been arrested after he was shot in the leg during an encounter on Tuesday (September 22). The accused sustained an injury to the left leg after the police shot him in an encounter. The development comes after a video emerged on social media showing the boy and girl reportedly being harassed by a group of people on a roadside in Jamui district.

In response, Jamui SP Bishwajeet Dayal said the incident occurred on the evening of September 19. Following the incident, a Special Investigation Team, led by a woman officer, launched raids to arrest all the culprits involved in the harassment case. Later, three of the alleged perpetrators were arrested on Monday (September 22).

On Monday, the Bihar Women's Commission called for a detailed report from the district administration regarding the incident, which has sparked criticism of the BJP-led government over women's and girls' safety. The video, which appears to show the two being harassed by a group of individuals, has drawn widespread criticism both on social media and from political leaders.