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Crime
Knife Attack on 22-Year-Old Woman Protester in Motipur, Muzaffarpur, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 10:01 AM
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A 22‑year‑old woman preparing for police recruitment was stabbed with a knife in Motipur, Muzaffarpur after protesting harassment; the attacker is still at large.
Muzaffarpur district's Motipur police station area witnessed a violent incident on Tuesday when a 22‑year‑old woman, who was gearing up for upcoming police recruitment exams, was attacked with a knife. The woman had reportedly raised objections to persistent harassment and was leading a small protest when the assailant approached and inflicted the stabbing.
According to local police reports, the victim sustained injuries to her head and was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Medical officials confirmed that she is in stable condition after receiving prompt care.
Investigators have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who fled the scene immediately after the attack. The police have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrator and have pledged to intensify security measures for women participating in recruitment drives.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of female aspirants in the region, prompting local authorities to review existing protocols for handling harassment complaints during recruitment processes.
According to local police reports, the victim sustained injuries to her head and was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Medical officials confirmed that she is in stable condition after receiving prompt care.
Investigators have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who fled the scene immediately after the attack. The police have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrator and have pledged to intensify security measures for women participating in recruitment drives.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of female aspirants in the region, prompting local authorities to review existing protocols for handling harassment complaints during recruitment processes.