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Crime
Class 10 Girl Dragged by Youth Mob on Bihar Highway, FIR Registered
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 03:16 PM
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A Class‑10 student was allegedly harassed and dragged by a group of youths on a Bihar road, prompting police to file a First Information Report.
A minor studying in Class 10 was reportedly assaulted on a public road in Bihar when a mob of youths surrounded her and dragged her along the pavement. The incident, which took place during daylight hours, has been described by local witnesses as a case of harassment and physical intimidation.
Police arrived at the scene after the victim or by‑standers raised an alarm. The investigating officers registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the alleged perpetrators and have begun collecting statements from witnesses.
Authorities said the FIR will be processed under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code dealing with assault, kidnapping and harassment of a minor. The police have appealed for any additional information from the public to aid the investigation and have assured that the case will be pursued rigorously.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of school‑going children on public roads in the state, prompting local officials to reiterate the need for heightened vigilance and prompt reporting of such crimes.
Police arrived at the scene after the victim or by‑standers raised an alarm. The investigating officers registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the alleged perpetrators and have begun collecting statements from witnesses.
Authorities said the FIR will be processed under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code dealing with assault, kidnapping and harassment of a minor. The police have appealed for any additional information from the public to aid the investigation and have assured that the case will be pursued rigorously.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of school‑going children on public roads in the state, prompting local officials to reiterate the need for heightened vigilance and prompt reporting of such crimes.