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Four arrested in Jagatsinghpur molestation case; admin clears encroachment with bulldozer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 08:31 PM
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Four suspects were taken into custody after a viral video showed alleged molestation of a minor in Jagatsinghpur, Samastipur, and officials subsequently used a bulldozer to remove an illegal encroachment at the site.
A video that quickly went viral on social media alleged that a minor girl was molested in Jagatsinghpur, a locality in Samastipur, Bihar. The clip prompted a police investigation, leading to the arrest of four individuals identified as the primary suspects.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the arrests were made following the collection of preliminary evidence from the video and statements from the victim's family. The accused are currently in custody and will face further questioning as the case proceeds.
Following the arrests, the district administration took an additional step to restore the area. A bulldozer was deployed to dismantle an illegal encroachment that had been set up near the location where the alleged incident occurred. The move was presented as part of a broader effort to secure the site and prevent further misuse.
Authorities have not released the names of the accused or detailed the legal charges at this stage. The incident has sparked public concern over child safety and the need for swift action against such crimes.
The video of the alleged molestation remains online, and officials have urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified content while the investigation continues.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the arrests were made following the collection of preliminary evidence from the video and statements from the victim's family. The accused are currently in custody and will face further questioning as the case proceeds.
Following the arrests, the district administration took an additional step to restore the area. A bulldozer was deployed to dismantle an illegal encroachment that had been set up near the location where the alleged incident occurred. The move was presented as part of a broader effort to secure the site and prevent further misuse.
Authorities have not released the names of the accused or detailed the legal charges at this stage. The incident has sparked public concern over child safety and the need for swift action against such crimes.
The video of the alleged molestation remains online, and officials have urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified content while the investigation continues.