Patna, September 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Two youths have been arrested in Bihar’s Darbhanga district after a minor girl alleged that she was sexually assaulted after being offered a motorcycle ride home from an examination centre, police said on Saturday.
The incident reportedly took place under the jurisdiction of Biraul police station. According to police, the girl had gone to school for an examination on September 23 and was returning home when a youth from her village offered to drop her home on his motorcycle.
As the girl knew the youth, she agreed to accompany him. Police said the youth allegedly took her to another village instead, where another young man was present. The two allegedly sexually assaulted her, police said.
The girl later informed her family, who took her to Biraul police station and lodged a complaint against the two youths.
Acting on the instructions of Senior Superintendent of Police Jagunath Reddy, SDPO Prabhakar Tiwari conducted a late-night raid, following which both accused were arrested. Police also seized the motorcycle allegedly used in the incident.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and collecting relevant evidence. They are also looking into the reported movement of the girl, including her alleged stay at the maternal grandparents’ house of one of the accused and her subsequent movement towards Darbhanga railway station.
Police are also examining a possible relationship angle based on a statement by one of the arrested youths. However, the circumstances and allegations remain subject to investigation.
The accused are being questioned and investigators are examining available evidence to establish the sequence of events and determine the roles of those involved. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation, police said.
The identity of the minor has not been disclosed in accordance with legal protections for child victims of sexual offences.
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