Nandan Yadav shot in police encounter in Bihar Jamui minor harassment case

The main accused in the alleged harassment of a minor girl and her male friend in Bihar’s Jamui was shot in the leg during a police encounter, Additional Director General of Police (law and order) K.S. Anupam said on September 22, 2026.

Bihar Police shot and arrested Nandan Yadav, the main accused in the Jamui minor molestation case, in an encounter. The action follows viral videos of the attack, which sparked outrage on social...

Bihar Police shot and arrested Nandan Yadav, the main accused in the Jamui minor molestation case, in an encounter. The action follows viral videos of the attack, which sparked outrage on social media.

Nandan Yadav, the main accused in the Jamui minor molestation and assault case, was injured in a police encounter on Tuesday during an operation to apprehend him, according to multiple media reports.According to report in The Times Of India, Yadav sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken into custody before being admitted to Jamui Sadar Hospital for treatment. Further details about the circumstances of the encounter and his current condition are awaited. VIDEO | Jamui, Bihar: Nandan Yadav, one of the accused in teen harassment case, shot in the leg by the police during encounter.Jamui SP Bishwajeet Dayal had told reporters that the incident took place on September 19 evening and a Special Investigation Team, headed by a woman… pic.twitter.com/oGmyLmcgZx— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 22, 2026 #WATCH | Jamui, Bihar: Nandan Yadav, the prime accused in the harassment of a minor girl in Jamui, has been shot in the leg during an encounter with the police. pic.twitter.com/odhctAsLPH— ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2026 Jamui, Bihar: Main accused in the molestation incident, Nandan Yadav injured in an encounter; sustained a bullet injury to his left leg(Source: Jamui Police) pic.twitter.com/qZQSN5ei1l— IANS (@ians_india) September 22, 2026 Another accused, identified as Hareram Yadav, was also reportedly injured while allegedly attempting to flee during the police operation. He was subsequently taken for medical treatment.Police Operation To Nab Absconding AccusedThe police action comes as authorities intensify efforts to apprehend those accused in the Jamui case after a video of the alleged assault of two Class 10 students surfaced on social media and triggered widespread outrage.Police had earlier identified several suspects in connection with the incident and arrested three people. An SIT was also formed to trace the remaining accused.The incident took place on the evening of September 19, when a minor boy and girl returning from coaching classes on a scooter were allegedly stopped by a group of youths near the Madwa Pahad area of Jamui.Viral Video Triggered OutrageVideos of the incident showed the two teenagers being surrounded by a group of people. The boy was allegedly assaulted while the girl was subjected to harassment and inappropriate touching.The footage subsequently circulated widely on social media, prompting the police to launch an investigation. The case was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act.Police have also taken action against social media accounts involved in circulating footage that revealed the identity of the minor victim. An FIR has reportedly been registered against around 120 social media profiles in connection with the circulation of the video.Probe UnderwayThe police are continuing raids to apprehend the remaining accused in the case. The latest encounter involving Yadav marks a significant development in the investigation, with authorities now probing the circumstances surrounding the police action and the injuries sustained by the accused.Further details regarding Yadav's medical condition and the circumstances of the encounter are awaited.

In a police operation targeting Nandan Yadav, the accused in a Jamui molestation case, he sustained a bullet injury to his leg and is now receiving medical treatment. This follow-up comes after viral videos of the incident sparked outrage across social media. Authorities have identified and charged several individuals related to the case, with investigations ongoing and steps being taken to erase the circulated videos.