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Crime
Police aspirant in Bihar attacked with knife after rejecting advances
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 02:01 PM
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A Bihar police recruitment candidate was stalked and later stabbed after turning down a man's romantic advances, prompting a criminal case.
A candidate preparing for the Bihar police recruitment exam was targeted by a man who made unwanted advances. After she rejected his overtures, the individual began to stalk her, following her movements over several days.
The situation escalated when the man confronted the aspirant in a public area and attacked her with a knife, inflicting injuries that required medical attention. The victim managed to escape and reported the assault to local authorities.
Police in Bihar have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and launched an investigation into the stalking and assault. The suspect has been identified and is being pursued, with officials emphasizing that such acts of violence against women will be dealt with sternly.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of women pursuing careers in law enforcement, prompting calls for enhanced security measures during the recruitment process.
The situation escalated when the man confronted the aspirant in a public area and attacked her with a knife, inflicting injuries that required medical attention. The victim managed to escape and reported the assault to local authorities.
Police in Bihar have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and launched an investigation into the stalking and assault. The suspect has been identified and is being pursued, with officials emphasizing that such acts of violence against women will be dealt with sternly.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of women pursuing careers in law enforcement, prompting calls for enhanced security measures during the recruitment process.