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Young couple harassed on motorcycle in Bihar as vigilante incidents surge
A young couple was targeted by a group near Sherghati in Gaya district, marking the latest in a troubling pattern of harassment cases across Bihar's eastern districts. The incidents have been reported from multiple locations including Jamui, Samastipur, Banka, Kishanganj and Begusarai.
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An incident near Sherghati police station in Gaya district has added to growing concerns over public harassment across Bihar's eastern regions. The couple, traveling together on a motorcycle, became the latest targets of what appears to be part of a coordinated pattern of vigilante actions.
The harassment comes amid a spike in similar cases reported across several districts in the state. Law enforcement agencies have documented incidents in Jamui, Samastipur, Banka, Kishanganj and Begusarai districts over recent weeks, suggesting a broader trend rather than isolated occurrences.
The targeting of young couples traveling together has prompted concerns among residents and civil society groups about public safety and the need for stronger police intervention. Authorities have been urged to increase patrols and take swift action against groups engaging in such harassment.
Local officials have indicated that investigations are underway into the Gaya incident, with efforts to identify those responsible. The repeated nature of these cases across multiple districts has raised questions about coordination and the motivations behind the harassment campaigns affecting the region.