Two Class 10 classmates returning from coaching classes were cornered, subjected to moral policing and assaulted by a group of men along a roadside in Jamui district, Bihar, at around 7 PM in September 2026. Police identified the victims using viral social‑media footage and vehicle registration numbers, then launched suo motu action.
The incident spurred the formation of a Special Investigation Team that included female officers to interview the traumatized minors, highlighting a shift toward gender‑sensitive handling. The case also underscored the broader vulnerability of thousands of students who commute daily between homes, schools and coaching centres across India.
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Experts cited in the source recommend three structural measures: deploying proactive, gender‑sensitive patrols; establishing dedicated student helplines and rapid digital response systems; and creating “Safe Transit Corridors” equipped with continuous street lighting, CCTV surveillance, verified transport operators and visible police presence.
