Minor Girl Molested In Muzaffarpur; Two Youths Arrested After Locals Intervene

October 7, 2026

Patna: Two youths have been arrested for allegedly molesting a minor girl returning home from tuition class in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Police announced this on Wednesday.

The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Tuesday in the Minapur police station area.

According to police, the girl was returning home on her bicycle after tuition when two accused on a motorcycle allegedly followed her and began harassing and molesting her.

Local villagers, witnessing the incident, intervened and apprehended the two youths.

The angry mob allegedly beat up the accused and later handed them over to the police.

After receiving information about the incident, a police team, along with personnel from the Dial 112 Emergency Response Service, arrived at the scene and took both accused into custody.

Accused apprehended with the help of villagers

DSP (East) Alay Vats said that the two youths were allegedly molesting the minor girl. They were apprehended with the help of locals and the Dial 112 team.

He said legal action has been initiated in the case and the investigation is ongoing.

The arrested youths have been identified as Mohammad Mohtavi and Mohammad Savir. Both are residents of the Rampur police station area of ​​the district.

The police said further action will be taken based on the facts revealed in the investigation.

Questions raised again about the safety of girls

This incident has also raised concerns about the safety of girls on the routes they use to commute between home, school, and coaching centers, especially in areas where female students travel alone.

This incident in Muzaffarpur comes amid several similar incidents reported in recent days in Jamui, Samastipur, Kishanganj, Banka, Begusarai, Gaya, and other districts of Bihar.

However, Bihar Police has solved many of these cases and arrested several accused.

Opposition targets government over law and order

Despite prompt action by the Bihar Police in many cases, the state government has faced criticism over incidents of crime against women and girls.

Opposition leaders have specifically targeted the government over the law and order situation in Bihar.

They have alleged that women and girls live in fear even when they step out of their homes and have questioned the government’s ability to ensure their safety.