# 3 arrested after Jamui teen girl harassment video sparks outrage

2026-09-21T10:42:56+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 9 independent outlets

Three persons have been arrested in Bihar's Jamui district after a video showing a Class 10 girl and her male friend being sexually harassed and molested by a group of men went viral on social media, police said on Monday. The incident occurred on the evening of September 19 on the Jamui-Lakhisarai road when the two teenagers were returning from a coaching class. Police have registered an FIR under the POCSO Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A special investigation team has been formed to arrest the remaining suspects. The main accused is still absconding, police said. The Bihar State Women's Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the case and said it will visit the spot. The incident has triggered a political slugfest, with opposition parties including Congress, RJD and AAP slamming the state government over law and order. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded prosecution under POCSO, saying the incident was 'deeply disturbing'. The ruling JD(U) and BJP said strict action will be taken against all those involved. Bihar Police also said action will be taken against the patrol team that was on duty near the spot at the time.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Pro-government sources (Hindustan Times, India Today) led with arrests and the SIT formation, framing the response as swift. Critical sources (Times Now, Mathrubhumi) foregrounded opposition accusations of state failure, with Rahul Gandhi's 'andhbhakt' remark. The Hindu and Deccan Herald reported both the arrests and political reactions neutrally. The coverage gap is significant: pro-government outlets omitted the patrol team's potential lapses, while critical ones underplayed the suo motu police action. The SIT's arrests in coming days will test whether the response matches the outrage. The Bihar State Women's Commission visits the victim this week.

## Coverage

- freepressjournal.in (neutral report) <https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/jamui-viral-video-young-woman-man-allegedly-harassed-in-public-at-night-bihar-police-respond-after-clip-sparks-outrage>
  Leads with unverified video, police response only
- timesnownews.com (sensationalist) <https://www.timesnownews.com/crime/bihar-viral-video-jamui-boy-girl-harassed-group-police-action-article-156195016>
  Leads with political controversy, 'andhbhakt' jibe headline
- english.mathrubhumi.com (government critical) <https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/rahul-gandhi-jamui-harassment-video-bihar-arrest-v3ps6eku>
  Leads with Rahul Gandhi's condemnation and POCSO demand
- thehindu.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bihar/minor-girl-her-friend-harassed-in-bihars-jamui-culprits-in-police-custody-political-slugfest-ensues/article71490725.ece>
  Balanced report: arrests, political reactions, police statement
- news.abplive.com (neutral report) <https://news.abplive.com/cities/3-arrested-after-video-of-teen-girl-being-groped-in-bihar-jamui-surfaces-women-s-commission-takes-cognisance-1867669>
  Straight facts: arrests, victim details, women's commission
- deccanherald.com (government critical) <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/bihar/moral-policing-in-jamui-rahul-gandhi-seeks-pocso-prosecution-against-perpetrators-slams-bihar-govt-4153689>
  Leads with Rahul Gandhi's criticism, no police response
- indiatoday.in (neutral report) <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/jamui-molestation-horror-rahul-gandhi-slams-bihar-govt-demands-pocso-action-3-arrested-ytvd-2999477-2026-09-21?utm_source=rss>
  Leads with arrests named, also carries other news
- siasat.com (neutral report) <https://www.siasat.com/jamui-viral-video-bihar-police-harassment-case-3545829/>
  PTI wire, balanced with police and opposition quotes
- timesnownews.com (sensationalist) <https://www.timesnownews.com/india/jamui-mob-terror-draws-andhbhakt-jibe-from-raga-when-control-is-mistaken-for-culture-article-156196018>
  Leads with political controversy, 'andhbhakt' jibe headline
- hindustantimes.com (pro government) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/3-bihar-men-arrested-under-pocso-after-viral-clip-of-assault-on-jamui-teens-101789986881499.html>
  Leads with arrests, POCSO, includes patrol team action

Tags: Bihar Police, Bihar State Commission for Women, Jamui, POCSO, Rahul Gandhi
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