Bihar

Muzaffarpur, Bihar: In a unique turn of events, a young woman who was reported missing from the city’s police jurisdiction surprised authorities by walking into the station to clarify that she had not been kidnapped. Instead, she had voluntarily left home and married her long-time boyfriend in a temple ceremony. The 9-year-old love story between the couple began on social media. During police questioning, the woman explained that she had met the man online nearly nine years ago, and over time, their relationship developed into love. The couple had lived together briefly in a live-in arrangement before family pressure forced her to return to her parental home. Marriage Against Family WishesThe woman told police that she had repeatedly expressed her desire to marry her boyfriend, but h...

Darbhanga, Bihar: The city of Darbhanga is reeling after the brutal rape and murder of a six-year-old girl, which has sparked widespread outrage and violent protests. Following the tragic incident, police have arrested six youths accused of rioting, while FIRs have been filed against 43 named individuals and 50 unidentified persons for causing public disorder and damaging property. The heinous crime occurred on Saturday night in the University Police Station area, where the child was sexually assaulted and murdered. The main accused, Vikas Mahto, has been sent to judicial custody. However, violent demonstrations erupted across the city on Sunday, including road blockages and arson, prompting authorities to bring in additional forces from Madhubani district to restore order. Police Ac...

Begusarai, Bihar: In a sensational case from Begusarai, a farmer was shot dead in broad daylight, raising shock and fear in the community. The victim, identified as 45-year-old Bhushan Singh of Kaithma village, was attacked while collecting fodder for cattle near his fields on Monday evening. Police reports suggest the crime is linked to a single woman—his first wife, Sunita Devi, who is now allegedly married to Bhushan’s younger brother. According to witnesses, assailants fired multiple rounds at Bhushan Singh, leaving him critically injured. He was rushed to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Following the murder, Bhushan’s first wife reportedly went missing along with her children, heightening suspicions in the ongoing investigation. A Troubling HistoryBhushan...

Muzaffarpur: In one of the biggest anti-encroachment operations ever witnessed in Muzaffarpur city, the district administration carried out a massive demolition drive on the Balu Ghat embankment road, razing nearly 90 illegal permanent and temporary structures, including those allegedly linked to a BJP leader. The large-scale action was conducted under tight security, with heavy police deployment and two bulldozers brought in to clear the government land. The demolition created a stir in the area as a huge crowd gathered to witness the operation. 30 Feet of Land Cleared for Development Work Officials said the encroachment drive was carried out from Sikandarpur Sluice Gate to Lakdi Dhai, where nearly 30 feet of encroached land was reclaimed. The cleared land will be handed over to ...

Aurangabad: Panic erupted at the Aurangabad Civil Court on Monday when authorities received an email threatening to blow up the court with RDX explosives. The threat, received around 11 AM, prompted immediate security measures, including the evacuation of the entire court complex. The cybercrime team is now working to trace the source of the email. Details of the ThreatThe email claimed that 4 RDX explosives had been planted in the judge’s chambers and washrooms and could be detonated remotely. Upon receiving the information, court officials and law enforcement took swift action. All court proceedings were suspended immediately, and judges, clerks, lawyers, and litigants were safely evacuated. The email also referenced similar threats to the civil courts in Patna and Bhagalpur. Notably,...

Patna, Bihar: In a significant achievement for governance and public service, Bihar’s General Administration Department has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification for its commitment to quality, transparency, and timely service delivery. The certification, formally granted on January 21, 2026, recognizes the department’s excellence in workflow management, citizen service, and grievance redressal mechanisms. Efficient Service Delivery Across the State Under the Bihar Public Service Rights Act, 2011, 14 state departments provide 153 types of services to citizens, including caste, income, and residence certificates, new ration cards, labor accident grants, driver licenses, girl child welfare schemes, and social security pensions. Over 51.13 crore applications have been ...