2 more arrested in Jamui minors' harassment case, total 7 caught so far
Police arrested Saurabh Ram and Chhotu Ram in the Jamui minor harassment case. Their arrests have taken the total to seven after the assault video triggered outrage.
Police in Bihar's Jamui have arrested two more accused in connection with the harassment of a minor girl, taking the total arrests in the case to seven.
The latest arrests are Saurabh Ram and Chhotu Ram, who were arrested from the Jamui area. Jamui SP confirmed their arrests over the phone.
WHAT HAPPENED IN JAMUI
A minor boy and a girl, both Class 10 students at a local school in Jamui city, were molested and harassed by a group of men while returning from their coaching class on Saturday evening.
The two had visited the popular Madwa Pahad, a hill destination in the city. While they were returning on a scooter, a group of men allegedly stopped them, abused them and forced them to get off the vehicle.
The students tried to escape, but the group chased them and assaulted them. A member of the group recorded the incident on video, which was later circulated on social media, sparking outrage.
With the arrests of Saurabh Ram and Chhotu Ram, seven people have now been arrested in connection with the case. The police investigation is underway.