‘Patriarchy, not culture’: Rahul Gandhi demands POCSO action over mob harassment in Bihar's Jamui A video, circulated widely online, showed a boy and a girl being surrounded by a group of men and harassed at an undisclosed location in Jamui. Published on: Sep 21, 2026, 15:48:45 IST By HT News Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
‘Patriarchy, not culture’: Rahul Gandhi demands POCSO action over mob harassment in Bihar's Jamui
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded action under POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act) following a viral video showing a boy and girl being surrounded and harassed by a group of men in Jamui, Bihar. Gandhi blamed patriarchal attitudes rather than cultural factors for the incident, calling for strict legal measures.
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What happened
Rahul Gandhi called for POCSO action after a viral video showed a boy and girl being harassed by a mob in Bihar's Jamui district, blaming patriarchy rather than culture.
Why it matters
A mob harassment incident in Bihar involving minors highlights how young people—especially girls—face safety risks in public spaces, and Rahul Gandhi's demand for POCSO action signals whether laws protecting children will be enforced. This directly affects how safe your daughters, sisters, and nieces can be when they're out in their communities.
Impact
The incident may trigger police investigations under POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act), potential arrests of the harassers, and broader discussions about mob justice and child safety protocols in Bihar. It could also influence how aggressively local law enforcement handles similar cases going forward.
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