Overview
- Police say the incident occurred on September 19 when two Class 10 students were stopped and harassed near Madwa Pahar, and a mobile video of the episode went viral days later.
- Jamui police registered an FIR under the POCSO Act and relevant BNSS provisions, formed a female‑led Special Investigation Team, and used vehicle and video analysis to identify suspects.
- Authorities arrested three juveniles first and on Tuesday took the alleged main accused, Nandan Yadav, into custody after an encounter in which he suffered a gunshot wound to his leg; police say five people have been held so far.
- Investigators have launched raids for remaining suspects and issued takedown orders for accounts that circulated the footage, with officials warning that sharing the victims’ identities can attract criminal charges.
- The case has prompted sharp political attacks demanding accountability and a fast trial, raised questions about the legality of police encounters and juvenile handling, and put digital‑platform responsibility and POCSO protections under scrutiny.