Jamui Case: Key Accused Nandan Yadav Shot in Police Encounter, Taken to Hospital

Nandan Yadav, a key accused in the Jamui case involving the alleged harassment and molestation of a Class 10 minor girl, was shot in the leg during a police operation on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and taken to hospital for treatment, officials said.

The development came a day after a video showing a group of men allegedly harassing and assaulting a teenage girl and her male companion in Jamui went viral on social media, prompting police action and widespread concern.

Key accused injured during police operation

Police said Yadav was injured by a bullet in the leg during an operation to apprehend him. He was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are part of the ongoing police action and investigation.

Yadav has been identified by investigators as one of the key accused in the case. A video from the incident was examined by police to identify those allegedly involved.

Investigation into Jamui incident

The incident involved two Class 10 students who, according to police, had gone out after coaching classes. A group of men allegedly stopped and harassed them, and videos of the incident later circulated on social media.

Police have registered an FIR under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. A special investigation team led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Deepti Monali has been conducting raids to trace the other accused.

Three suspects had been detained or arrested as police continued efforts to identify and apprehend others linked to the incident. The investigation is continuing.