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Crime
Bihar: Video Shows Woman Harassed on Bike in Madwa Village, Jamui
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 12:15 PM
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A video circulating online captures a young woman on a bike being stopped and allegedly harassed by a group in Madwa village, Jamui district, Bihar.
A short clip posted on social media shows a male and female rider on a motorcycle being intercepted by several men in the town‑thana area of Madwa village, Jamui, Bihar. The footage records the woman repeatedly folding her hands and pleading "let it go" while the men appear to subject her to indecent gestures and verbal abuse.
The video, originally uploaded by an unidentified user, quickly gained traction on platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, prompting public outcry over the apparent harassment. Local residents in the comments have condemned the behaviour and called for swift action by law‑enforcement agencies.
Police officials in Jamui have not yet released an official statement, but the incident is expected to be registered as a case of public indecency and harassment under the Indian Penal Code. Investigators are likely to trace the video’s source and identify the individuals shown, as per standard procedure in similar viral incidents.
The episode adds to a growing number of recorded street harassment cases that have sparked debates about women’s safety in rural Bihar. Advocacy groups have urged authorities to increase patrols and awareness campaigns in vulnerable areas.
As of now, no arrests have been reported, and the matter remains under preliminary investigation.
The video, originally uploaded by an unidentified user, quickly gained traction on platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, prompting public outcry over the apparent harassment. Local residents in the comments have condemned the behaviour and called for swift action by law‑enforcement agencies.
Police officials in Jamui have not yet released an official statement, but the incident is expected to be registered as a case of public indecency and harassment under the Indian Penal Code. Investigators are likely to trace the video’s source and identify the individuals shown, as per standard procedure in similar viral incidents.
The episode adds to a growing number of recorded street harassment cases that have sparked debates about women’s safety in rural Bihar. Advocacy groups have urged authorities to increase patrols and awareness campaigns in vulnerable areas.
As of now, no arrests have been reported, and the matter remains under preliminary investigation.