Patna, July 14 -- Amid mounting criticisms from the Opposition over the law and order situation in the State, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Monday said the government is taking strict actions to prevent criminal activities.

"We have said before that the government is taking action on every incident, and strict measures are being taken to prevent criminal activities," Sinha told ANI.

Meanwhile, a shocking case of molestation involving a minor girl has been reported in the Buddha Colony area of Bihar's Patna, just 500 meters away from the local police station, said the police. The accused, a stationery shop owner, allegedly harassed the girl.

The incident occurred in Chaudhary Tola, Buddha Colony, where the accused, ru...