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Crime
Teen boy and girl assaulted while returning from coaching in Bihar
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🗓 21 Sep 2026, 03:01 PM
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A teenage boy and girl were stopped and assaulted on their way back from a coaching centre in Bihar, police said.
Police in Bihar reported that a teenage boy and girl were intercepted while returning from a coaching centre and were subjected to physical assault and molestation. The incident occurred on a public road, and the victims managed to reach a nearby police outpost after the attack.
Law enforcement officials have opened an investigation, registering a FIR and seeking to identify the perpetrators. Preliminary inquiries suggest that the assailants may have been strangers who stopped the pair under false pretences.
The case has sparked concerns about the safety of students who travel long distances for coaching, a common practice in the state. Authorities have urged parents and students to remain vigilant and have promised to increase patrolling on routes frequently used by learners.
The police have appealed to any witnesses to come forward and have assured that the investigation will be expedited to bring the culprits to justice.
Law enforcement officials have opened an investigation, registering a FIR and seeking to identify the perpetrators. Preliminary inquiries suggest that the assailants may have been strangers who stopped the pair under false pretences.
The case has sparked concerns about the safety of students who travel long distances for coaching, a common practice in the state. Authorities have urged parents and students to remain vigilant and have promised to increase patrolling on routes frequently used by learners.
The police have appealed to any witnesses to come forward and have assured that the investigation will be expedited to bring the culprits to justice.