Forced Marriage Ritual Viral Video: Main Suspect Arrested in Samastipur
Police arrest Kundan Kumar after a viral video showed him forcibly applying sindoor to a married woman in Samastipur, Bihar.
A shocking incident of a forced marriage ritual Samastipur has sent ripples across social media, leading to the swift arrest of the primary accused. The drama unfolded in the Khanpur police station area of Bihar, where a video surfaced showing a man aggressively forcing a married woman into a marriage ritual against her will.
The Viral Video That Sparked Outrage
The incident came to light after a video went viral, capturing a distressing scene. In the footage, a man is seen forcibly applying vermilion (sindoor) to the forehead of a woman. Despite the woman's visible protests and desperate pleas for him to stop, the man persisted. The ordeal did not end there; the video further shows the assailant forcing the woman onto a motorcycle and whisking her away from the spot.
Police Action and Arrest
Following the circulation of the video, the victim, a 38-year-old married mother of one son, approached the Khanpur police station on October 28, 2026, to file a written complaint. Taking immediate cognizance of the matter, the police registered an FIR against five named individuals under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Samastipur DSP Sanjay Kumar confirmed that a targeted operation was launched to apprehend the culprits. This led to the arrest of the main suspect, 25-year-old Kundan Kumar, son of Dinesh Mahto and a resident of Masina village. He was tracked down and arrested in the Khodawandpur area of the Begusarai district before being brought back to the Khanpur police station for interrogation.
The Backstory: A Complicated Relationship
While the video depicts a sudden act of aggression, preliminary police investigations suggest a deeper history between the two parties. According to DSP Kumar, the victim and the accused, Kundan Kumar, have known each other for several years and had been in regular communication. The police are now digging deeper to uncover the specific nature of their relationship and the exact reasons that led to this violent dispute.
Ongoing Investigations
The manhunt continues as the police search for the other suspects named in the FIR who remain at large. Additionally, the authorities are not ignoring the digital aspect of the crime. An investigation has been launched to identify and take action against the individuals responsible for circulating the sensitive video on social media platforms.
"Legal action will be taken against all persons involved based on the findings of the investigation," confirmed DSP Sanjay Kumar.