Patna, September 24, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Bihar ministers have condemned the alleged harassment of a young girl in Samastipur and assured that strict action will be taken against anyone found responsible, as the incident has triggered a fresh political controversy over law and order in the state.
The development comes days after a separate incident involving two minor students in Jamui drew widespread outrage and political criticism of the NDA government.
Police have registered a case and arrested suspects in the Samastipur matter after a purported video showing the alleged harassment surfaced on social media. The circumstances of the incident and the identities of all those involved remain under investigation.
Senior JD(U) leader and Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar described the alleged misconduct involving the female student as deeply distressing and said the government would take the strictest possible action against those found responsible.
He also called for greater social awareness and encouraged women to speak out against such incidents.
On the shooting of former Patna Municipal Councillor Anil Yadav, Kumar said the government was aware of the incident and that the perpetrators would be identified and dealt with firmly.
Responding to the RJD’s demand for President’s Rule in Bihar, Kumar said Opposition leaders were entitled to express their views, but maintained that the government’s focus was on taking action against those responsible for criminal incidents.
On RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s allegation that people belonging to a particular caste were being targeted, Kumar said anyone involved in criminal activity would face scrutiny and legal action. He maintained that criminals should not be identified on the basis of caste or religion and cited the action taken in the Jamui case as an example.
Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari also condemned the alleged misconduct and said the government would deal firmly with incidents involving women or girls.
“If any such incident involving girls or women occurs in Bihar, the government will deal with it firmly. The women of Bihar are the pride of the state, and the administration will take strict action against anyone who compromises their dignity,” Tiwari said.
Meanwhile, VIP chief Mukesh Sahani criticised the Bihar government over the incidents in Jamui and Samastipur. Sahani alleged that fear of law and order had diminished in the state and accused the Samrat Choudhary government of focusing more on defending itself than addressing public concerns.
He also criticised the government’s handling of the situation amid flooding in parts of Bihar, arguing that people were facing difficulties while the administration was engaged in political and celebratory activities.
The remarks have added to the political controversy surrounding the incidents, with Opposition parties continuing to question the state government’s law-and-order record, while ruling-party leaders maintain that police action has been swift wherever suspects have been identified.
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