A distressing incident unfolded in Sitamarhi, Bihar, where a 10-year-old girl was reportedly raped by her neighbor near the Nagar Police Station, leading to widespread anger and protests in the district. The accused allegedly enticed the child with chocolates before committing the crime. The victim’s family is devastated, and local residents are expressing outrage over the incident.
Furious citizens took to the streets on Wednesday, blocking major roads and setting tires on fire in protest. The demonstration caused significant traffic disruptions, leaving long queues of vehicles stranded for hours. Women played a prominent role in the protest, marching with brooms and criticizing the Bihar administration for the deteriorating law and order situation.
Protesters demanded the immediate arrest of the accused and called for the harshest punishment possible. Concerns over public safety in the region have been raised, questioning the effectiveness of policing. Despite police efforts to pacify the crowd, demonstrators insisted on continuing the protest until the perpetrator is apprehended. Additional security forces have been deployed, and the situation is being closely monitored.
