Samastipur Police Arrest Man for Forcibly Applying Vermillion to Married Woman

Police in Samastipur arrested 25‑year‑old Kundan Kumar for forcibly applying vermillion to a 38‑year‑old married woman's forehead in a field at Khanpur. The incident was captured on video that later went viral on social media. The footage shows the man and a friend dragging the woman onto a motorcycle as she tried to escape. Dozens of by‑standers are visible; some attempt to intervene while others record the act. The woman lodged a written complaint on Wednesday, 28 October, at Khanpur police station. Samastipur DSP Sanjay Kumar said the complaint led to a case being registered under the Bihar Non‑Cooperation (BNS) Act against five accused. Police raided the area and seized Kundan Kumar, identified as the son of Dinesh Mahato from Masina village, Khodawandpur in Begusarai district. He was taken to Khanpur police station for questioning. The arrest follows the video’s spread, which sparked public outrage across the state. ## Context The BNS Act is used in Bihar to address incidents that threaten public order, allowing authorities to charge multiple participants in a single case. This arrest illustrates how viral video evidence can accelerate police response in rural India.