Cross-Border Assault Investigations
Authorities in India and Bangladesh Investigate Multiple Alleged Sexual Violence Cases Involving Minors
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In the Jamui case, police said the two students were allegedly harassed in the Jamui police-station area and that the accused had been identified before the FIR was filed; Rahul Gandhi questioned why arrests had not occurred sooner if the incident took place on September 19.
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Police said seven-year-old Mariam Akhter had stopped at her classmate’s home on the way to school, but the classmate was absent and only the girl’s father, Jamilul Islam, was there. Her family searched nearby ponds and drains with help from the Fire Service and Civil Defence before police recovered her body after receiving a tip.
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Mariam’s maternal uncle called for punishment beyond the arrest of the main suspect, saying, “Arresting him [Jamilul] alone is not enough. We want exemplary punishment as soon as possible.” Police were also investigating whether anyone else was involved.
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In Rohtak, the girl’s mother noticed her critical condition while changing her clothes after school. A private hospital suspected sexual assault and referred her to a government hospital, whose doctors alerted police; the school principal said the institution would accept full responsibility if wrongdoing occurred on its premises.
Authorities across India and Bangladesh are investigating multiple alleged sexual-violence cases involving women and children. In Bihar's Jamui district, a video showing two minors being harassed and sexually assaulted sparked outrage India TV News; police arrested three people and filed charges against seven others. Meanwhile, a seven-year-old girl in Bangladesh's Jamalpur district was allegedly raped and killed by a 33-year-old man who buried her body beneath his home's floor Times of India.
Jamui Video Sparks Political Outcry Over Police Response
A video showing two Class X students being molested and harassed in Bihar's Jamui district went viral on social media, triggering demands for faster action NewsX. Police arrested three of seven accused persons and booked all seven under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act India TV News. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned why arrests hadn't occurred sooner, noting the incident allegedly took place on September 19 The Week. Bihar's ruling JDU party defended the government's response, but faced criticism for dismissing the case as an "isolated incident."
Seven-Year-Old Found Dead in Bangladesh Home
Police in Jamalpur, Bangladesh allege that a 33-year-old man raped and strangled seven-year-old Mariam Akhter, then buried her body beneath his home's floor Times of India. The girl had stopped at a classmate's home on her way to school, where only the classmate's father was present. Her family searched nearby ponds and drains for days before police recovered her body following a tip. The child's maternal uncle demanded "exemplary punishment" beyond the arrest of the main suspect, saying arrest alone was insufficient.
Police are investigating whether additional people were involved in the crime Times of India. The girl's family received help from the Fire Service and Civil Defence during their desperate search.
Delhi Police Trace Suspect Using CCTV in Teen's Death
Police in Delhi arrested an adult man and detained three minors following the alleged rape and stabbing death of a 17-year-old girl Times of India. Investigators used CCTV footage to identify a tempo vehicle linked to the crime and traced the suspects. The case highlights ongoing challenges in protecting young women and girls across major Indian cities.
Haryana School Under Fire After First-Grader's Assault
Police in Rohtak, Haryana are investigating the suspected sexual assault of a six-year-old schoolgirl after doctors alerted authorities Times of India. The girl's mother noticed her critical condition while changing her clothes after school. A private hospital suspected sexual assault and referred her to a government hospital, whose doctors immediately contacted police. The school principal said the institution would accept "full responsibility" if wrongdoing occurred on its grounds. Investigators are reviewing security footage to determine what happened Times of India.
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