Bihar Police have registered FIRs against 120 social media account operators in the Jamui harassment case after videos involving two minor victims spread widely online. Police said the accounts allegedly revealed information that could identify the victims.
The action followed an incident in Bihar’s Jamui district in which a minor boy and girl were allegedly stopped and harassed while returning from coaching classes. Videos of the incident later circulated across social media, prompting public outrage and a police investigation.
Bihar Police Book 120 Social Media Accounts
Jamui Superintendent of Police Bishwajeet Dayal said police had taken serious notice of the incident. However, he also warned users against sharing the footage.
According to the police, authorities filed FIRs against 120 social media account operators for allegedly exposing the identity of the minor victims.
Police have urged people not to download, share or repost the videos. They said such posts can further expose the victims and violate protections for minors.
POCSO Law Protects Minor Victims’ Identities
Police also cited Section 23 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The provision restricts the disclosure of information that can reveal the identity of a child involved in a sexual offence case.
As a result, police said users should avoid posting a minor’s face, name or other identifying information online.
The warning comes as the videos continue to attract attention on social media. Authorities have also started steps to remove the footage from online platforms.
Three Suspects Arrested in Jamui
Meanwhile, police have arrested three suspects in connection with the original incident. Authorities formed a Special Investigation Team led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Deepti Monali to identify others allegedly involved.
Police said video analysis helped investigators identify around seven alleged perpetrators. They also used a vehicle registration number visible in the footage to trace the victims and begin the investigation.
The incident reportedly took place on September 19 after the two minors left their coaching classes and visited an area near Jamui to take photographs. The pair later encountered a group that allegedly confronted and harassed them.
Police Continue Investigation
The Jamui harassment case has drawn widespread attention after the footage appeared online. Police are now investigating the remaining suspects while working to remove material that could identify the victims.
At the same time, authorities have appealed to social media users to act responsibly. Sharing material that exposes a minor’s identity can cause further harm and may lead to criminal action.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are expected to take further action as they identify additional people connected to the incident or the online distribution of the footage.
