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Video shows mob assault on couple in Samastipur, Bihar; police launch probe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:36 PM
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A video from Musri Gharari area of Samastipur shows a crowd allegedly assaulting a young couple, prompting police to verify its authenticity and start an investigation.
A video that surfaced from the Musri Gharari police jurisdiction in Samastipur, Bihar, depicts a group of people surrounding and allegedly beating a young man and woman. The clip was uploaded online 16 hours after a similar incident was reported from the same area, raising concerns about a pattern of mob violence.
Local authorities have taken note of the footage and announced that the police are currently verifying its authenticity. Senior officials said they are reviewing the video frame‑by‑frame and cross‑checking it with eyewitness statements to establish whether the incident captured is genuine.
The Samastipur police have opened a formal inquiry into the alleged assault. Investigators will interview residents, examine any available CCTV footage from nearby locations, and identify members of the crowd for possible legal action. The department has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified content while the probe is underway.
No arrests have been reported so far, and the identities of the victims have not been disclosed. The police have appealed for anyone with additional information or video material to come forward to assist the investigation.
The incident adds to growing scrutiny of mob‑related violence in the region, with officials emphasizing that any unlawful behavior will be dealt with under the law.
Local authorities have taken note of the footage and announced that the police are currently verifying its authenticity. Senior officials said they are reviewing the video frame‑by‑frame and cross‑checking it with eyewitness statements to establish whether the incident captured is genuine.
The Samastipur police have opened a formal inquiry into the alleged assault. Investigators will interview residents, examine any available CCTV footage from nearby locations, and identify members of the crowd for possible legal action. The department has urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified content while the probe is underway.
No arrests have been reported so far, and the identities of the victims have not been disclosed. The police have appealed for anyone with additional information or video material to come forward to assist the investigation.
The incident adds to growing scrutiny of mob‑related violence in the region, with officials emphasizing that any unlawful behavior will be dealt with under the law.