Bihar

A heart-rending tragedy unfolded in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, where a financially distressed family attempted mass suicide, leaving four members dead and two fighting for their lives. The incident occurred in Nawalpur Mishrauliya village under the Sakra police station limits. According to police and local sources, Amarnath Ram, a daily wage labourer, allegedly took the extreme step along with his five children by hanging themselves inside their home. Amarnath and his three daughters died on the spot, while his two sons were found in critical condition and were rushed to a nearby hospital by villagers. The deceased have been identified as Amarnath Ram and his daughters Anuradha, Shivani and Radhika, aged between 8 and 14 years. The two surviving sons are currently undergoing treat...

Gaya (Bihar): In a remarkable and emotional incident, the cries of a newborn echoed through the noise of arriving and departing trains at Gaya Junction when a woman delivered her baby on a foot overbridge inside the railway station. The incident occurred between Platforms 2 and 3, where the woman went into sudden labour, leaving passengers stunned and moved in equal measure. According to eyewitnesses, the woman began experiencing intense labour pain while she was on the foot overbridge. As her condition worsened, people present at the station acted swiftly. Passengers created a makeshift enclosure using clothes to provide privacy, while nearby women stepped forward to assist the woman in distress. With no immediate access to a hospital, the woman gave birth on the foot overbridge its...

Aurangabad: Despite Bihar’s complete prohibition law being in force since 2016, the grip of liquor mafias in Aurangabad district appears stronger than ever. In a shocking incident, a family was allegedly brutally assaulted for opposing the sale of liquor outside their home, highlighting not only the reign of fear created by alcohol smugglers but also the systemic failure and corruption within the excise department. The incident comes at a time when the state’s excise machinery itself is under serious scrutiny. Just a week ago, Excise Superintendent Anil Kumar Azad was suspended after the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) conducted raids on his premises and accused him of amassing illegal assets worth ₹1.58 crore by misusing his official position. Raids Expose Deep-Rooted Corruption SVU...

Sitamarhi: In a powerful reminder that perseverance can ultimately defeat corruption, Sanjay Ram of Sitamarhi district has finally secured a government job after fighting the system for 15 long years. During this prolonged legal and administrative battle, Sanjay survived by working as a painter and signboard writer, supporting his family while pursuing justice through official channels. The case has emerged as both an inspirational story for citizens challenging administrative injustice and a grim exposure of deep-rooted corruption within the system. Case Dates Back to 2010 The matter relates to Nandwara Panchayat in Bairgania block, where a recruitment advertisement for the post of Vikas Mitra was issued in 2010. Sanjay Ram, a graduate and resident of Bengahi village, applied for...

Sitamarhi: In a significant development highlighting the Bihar police’s intensified crackdown on crime, authorities have arrested notorious criminal Shantanu Kumar following a “half-encounter” in Sitamarhi. The arrest comes under the tenure of Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary, who has prioritized restoring law and order across the state. The suspect, Shantanu Kumar, a resident of Bhorha village in Belsond police station area, had been evading law enforcement for over 18 months. He was wanted in connection with the murder of a temple priest and the killing of Jan Suraj leader Ravi Singh, among other serious criminal cases. Half-Encounter at Chandauli Bus Stand Acting on a tip-off, the Special Task Force (STF) and Sitamarhi district police traced Shantanu to Chandauli Bus Stand late F...

Purnia, Bihar: A video that has gone viral across Bihar shows an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) demanding illegal money from truck drivers at Dalkola Checkpost, near the West Bengal border. The footage captures the ASI, Ramdev Kumar Singh, slapping a driver during the confrontation, only to be chased away by other drivers. Illegal Extortion Incident The video, recorded early in the morning, shows ASI Singh approaching a pickup truck carrying fish and asking the driver for “daily payments.” The driver refused, questioning what exactly the ASI was demanding payment for. The confrontation escalated when Singh threatened the driver, citing a police vehicle parked nearby. Despite the intimidation, the drivers refused to comply, and Singh eventually attacked one driver before fleeing. Ba...

Patna (Bihar): In a significant political development from Bihar, Deepak Prakash, son of senior politician Upendra Kushwaha, is reportedly set to be appointed as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) from the seat vacated by Mangal Pandey. This move would secure his position as Minister of Panchayati Raj in the Nitish Kumar-led state government. However, questions about Upendra Kushwaha’s own political future remain. Deepak Prakash to Enter Bihar Legislative Council Deepak Prakash, who was recently appointed as Panchayati Raj Minister without being a member of any legislative house, is required by law to become a member of either the Legislative Assembly or Council within six months. Since his entry into the Assembly is highly unlikely, the BJP plans to send him to the Legislativ...