In a troubling development from Banka district, Bihar, a government school teacher has filed a case against a local resident after he forcefully applied sindoor on her amid a heated altercation on a public road. The incident, which has gained attention due to its brazen nature, underscores larger concerns about forced marriages and the safety of women in the region.The altercation unfolded on June 25 in Amarpur block, where the teacher, accompanied by her father, encountered Saurabh Sonu near Khesariya Bahiaar at Gorgamma Mod. According to the victim, Sonu intercepted them and brandished a homemade pistol, escalating a confrontation that quickly turned violent. Despite her fathers attempts to intervene, Sonu persisted in applying sindoor against her will, while his associates filmed the incident, later circulating the video widely on social media platforms.Kalesh over Girl Left this guy after Becoming BPSC teacher (the guy said they stayed together for 8 year and today both will d!e, the girl was returning from school with her father) Biharpic.twitter.com/S8K7GOwOvz— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) June 27, 2024Video ControversyThe viral video captures Sonus provocative statements during the altercation, where he alleges a long-standing relationship of eight years with the teacher and expresses frustration over their unresolved marital status. While the authenticity of the video has not been independently verified by TV9 Bharatvarsh, its circulation has sparked widespread outrage and prompted swift police action.Legal Response and InvestigationIn response to the victims complaint, local authorities have registered a case against Sonu and his associates. The police investigation is underway to ascertain the veracity of the claims made in the video and to determine the appropriate legal course of action. The incident has highlighted deeper societal issues concerning consent, coercion, and the safety of women, particularly in contexts where personal relationships intersect with professional and public spheres.
