Recent Incidents of Violence Against Women in Bihar Raise Alarms
Incident in Begusarai
In June 2026, a woman was subjected to gang rape in a village within the Chakia police jurisdiction. Allegations suggest that the perpetrators held her captive and inflicted severe harm by inserting cartridges and wooden pieces into her private parts. Out of the five accused, four have already been apprehended.
On the night of November 10, approximately four months later, two assailants attacked the victim. They locked the door of her sister-in-law's house from the outside, called her on the phone, and then assaulted her on the roof before throwing her down from a height of about 15 feet, resulting in serious injuries to her head and body.
The victim was admitted to the sadar hospital, where reports indicate her condition is stable and no longer life-threatening. Her family claims they have faced pressure and threats to withdraw the case.
The police have arrested an individual named Bhogal Kumar, who is believed to be related to the main accused, while efforts to locate the others are ongoing.
Recent Events in Rohtas
A query regarding 'gang rape of a minor' has surfaced, but the most notable case from November 2026 involves a 19-year-old woman.
The young woman was returning home in an auto-rickshaw when the driver and two accomplices took her to the Barun area of Aurangabad, where they collectively assaulted her.
Within hours of the FIR being filed, the three suspects—Jamuna Ram, Arvind Kumar, and Nanhak Ram—were arrested, and the auto was seized. Additionally, another recent incident on November 7 involved the kidnapping and assault of an 18-year-old girl in Sasaram/Rohtas, where the accused were also apprehended.
While there have been court rulings in older Rohtas cases involving minors, such as a 20-year sentence, the current headlines primarily focus on the Begusarai incident and the case involving the young woman in Rohtas.
Concerns Over Violence Against Women
These incidents highlight the alarming prevalence of violence against women and girls in Bihar. Although police actions have been taken, there is an ongoing demand for enhanced safety measures for victims and expedited justice. For further updates, please refer to local news sources.