A shocking incident from Bihar’s Samastipur district has sparked outrage after a video showing a man allegedly forcing a married woman to wear sindoor went viral on social media. Police have arrested the main accused, while four other named suspects remain absconding.
Main Accused Arrested in Begusarai
The accused has been identified as 25-year-old Kundan Kumar, a resident of Masina village. He was arrested from the Khodawandpur area of neighbouring Begusarai district on October 30. Following his arrest, he was brought to Khanpur police station for questioning.
The incident took place in a village under Khanpur police station limits in Samastipur. The 38-year-old woman, who is a mother of three, filed a written complaint with the police on October 28. Based on her complaint, an FIR was registered against five named accused.
Viral Video Shows Woman Resisting
The video circulating online allegedly shows Kundan chasing the woman through a field and forcibly applying sindoor to her forehead despite her repeated attempts to escape. Several people can be seen present at the spot. While some appear to intervene, others are seen recording the incident.
The footage also reportedly shows the accused and another man forcibly taking the woman on a motorcycle as she tries to get away.
Accused Wanted to Marry Her, Says Police
According to Sadar-2 SDPO Sanjay Kumar, the woman and the accused already knew each other. Police said Kundan wanted to marry her, but she was opposed to the proposal. Whether the two were previously in a relationship is still under investigation.
Four Others Still Absconding
Police have launched raids to arrest the remaining four accused named in the FIR. Investigators are also examining the role of other people visible in the viral video.
Police are further investigating the circumstances under which the footage was recorded and circulated on social media. Action may be taken against those found responsible for any legal violations.