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Girl Molested in Public in Darbhanga, Two Apprehended Within Hours
- •A girl was allegedly molested in public in Keeratpur village, Darbhanga, while on her way to school.
- •Two motorcycle-borne individuals attempted to snatch the victim's 'dupatta'.
- •Passersby tried to intervene, but the accused fled the scene.
- •Police apprehended both accused, a 19-year-old and a minor, within five hours of the incident.
- •A case was registered under the POCSO Act and sections of BNS; the RJD also shared the police statement, drawing political comparisons to the Jamui incident.
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Two motorcycle-borne individuals attempted to snatch a schoolgirl's scarf in Keeratpur village while she was heading to school. The victim's cries for help drew passersby, causing the suspects to flee before being tracked down and arrested by police within five hours.
A case was registered at the Jamalpur police station under the POCSO Act and relevant sections of the BNS. The 19-year-old accused was sent to jail following a court appearance, whereas the co-accused was sent to the juvenile justice board as a minor.
The Darbhanga incident closely resembled an earlier episode in Jamui where a teenage girl and boy were harassed on September 19. This sparked political friction, with the RJD reacting to comments made by Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi regarding the social backgrounds of the accused in both cases.
