I am a woman. And I have, like millions of women around the world, experienced moral policing, groping and harassment in public places at some point in my life. I've carried fear in my heart.&nbsp;On 19 September, two class 10 students, a girl and a boy, were stopped by those who think of themselves as moral police. These sick people forgot their own morals and forcefully assaulted and sexually harassed the victims.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is just so problematic on multiple levels.&nbsp;First, who gave these men the right? Who appointed them police officers? Who made them judges?Who gave them the authority to decide where two young people could go, how they should behave, or what punishment they deserve?&nbsp;Second, the victim's identity was exposed as the now-viral video got widely circulated. Trauma is turned into content. It's forwarded, reposted, commented on, made political and argued over. Because guess what, we all want to be social media influencers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Third and the biggest, most shameless is the reaction from Bihar's sitting ministers and ruling party. Rural Development Minister Shrawon Kumar and JD(U) State President Upendra Kushwaha called this a "small, isolated incident." Seriously, no shame left at all in our politicians?&nbsp;&nbsp;Mob justice of any kind needs to stop in this country. We have a legal system.&nbsp;Stop sugar-coating bullying and moral policing as culture, discipline and protection.&nbsp;Stop dressing up misogyny as morality.&nbsp;&nbsp;Women's safety isn't just an electoral promise. It is a reflection of where a country stands.&nbsp;And I'm afraid till the time we don't get over our sickening patriarchal mindsets, India's enemy will be its own people.

Mob justice of any kind needs to stop. We have a legal system. Stop sugar-coating bullying and moral policing as culture, discipline and protection. Stop dressing up misogyny as morality. Women's safety isn't just an electoral promise. It is a reflection of where a country stands.

I am a woman. And I have, like millions of women around the world, experienced moral policing, groping and harassment in public places at some point in my life. I've carried fear in my heart. On 19 September, two class 10 students, a girl and a boy, were stopped by those who think of themselves as moral police. These sick people forgot their own morals and forcefully assaulted and sexually harassed the victims. This is just so problematic on multiple levels. First, who gave these men the right? Who appointed them police officers? Who made them judges? Who gave them the authority to decide where two young people could go, how they should behave, or what punishment they deserve? Second, the victim's identity was exposed as the now-viral video got widely circulated. Trauma is turned into content. It's forwarded, reposted, commented on, made political and argued over. Because guess what, we all want to be social media influencers. Third and the biggest, most shameless is the reaction from Bihar's sitting ministers and ruling party. Rural Development Minister Shrawon Kumar and JD(U) State President Upendra Kushwaha called this a "small, isolated incident." Seriously, no shame left at all in our politicians? Mob justice of any kind needs to stop in this country. We have a legal system. Stop sugar-coating bullying and moral policing as culture, discipline and protection. Stop dressing up misogyny as morality. Women's safety isn't just an electoral promise. It is a reflection of where a country stands. And I'm afraid till the time we don't get over our sickening patriarchal mindsets, India's enemy will be its own people.

Mob justice of any kind needs to stop. We have a legal system. Stop sugar-coating bullying and moral policing as culture, discipline and protection. Stop dressing up misogyny as morality. Women's safety isn't just an electoral promise. It is a reflection of where a country stands.

The Verdict | Moral policing isn’t culture or discipline, it’s crime

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.

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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), out of seven identified by the police.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/heartwarming-rescue-two-fishermen-rescue-elephant-calf-being-swept-away-in-teesta-river-reunite-it-with-mother-1790058865745">Heartwarming rescue: Two fishermen rescue Elephant calf being swept away in Teesta river, reunite it with mother | WATCH</a> 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.

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).

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.

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).

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

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The Verdict | Moral policing isn’t culture or discipline, it’s crime

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