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Mamata Banerjee Outraged by Jamui Harassment Video, Blames BJP-Ruled States
- •Mamata Banerjee condemned the alleged harassment of a minor boy and girl in Bihar's Jamui as "gut-wrenching" and "shocking."
- •She stated that in BJP-ruled states, the party acts as an "instrument of injustice," criticizing their alleged hypocrisy.
- •Banerjee apologized to the victims, saying, "we as a nation failed you," and emphasized that mobs should not dictate justice.
- •Three alleged perpetrators have been arrested, and a Special Investigation Team is conducting raids to apprehend all culprits.
- •The Bihar Women’s Commission has requested a detailed report on the incident, which has sparked criticism regarding safety.
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Jamui police stated that the incident occurred on the evening of September 19, and a Special Investigation Team headed by a woman officer launched raids to apprehend the culprits. Three individuals involved in the alleged harassment have been arrested.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the video as gut-wrenching and shocking, stating that it filled her with anger. Addressing the victim children directly, she offered a public apology and stated that the nation failed in protecting them.
The Bihar Women's Commission requested a detailed report from the district administration regarding the incident. Meanwhile, political figures criticized the state's law and order, with the Jharkhand Congress demanding the resignation of Bihar's chief minister over the failure to ensure safety.
