Bihar

Patna: In a shocking incident from Bihar’s capital, a young man who had come to meet his minor girlfriend in a village under the Dhanarua police station area of Patna was allegedly caught by villagers and forced into marriage. According to sources, the boy, aged 19, and the girl, aged 15, had been in a relationship for the past one year. The matter took a dramatic turn on Sunday when the युवक reached the girl’s village to meet her, following which villagers and family members reportedly caught them red-handed. Marriage Conducted Under Threat of Violence Eyewitness accounts suggest that the villagers threatened the couple with assault and forced them into a room, where the marriage rituals were conducted against their will. The incident has created panic and intense discussion in t...

Patna: In a major development in the suspicious death case of a 16-year-old Class 12 student in Patna’s Phulwari Sharif area, the police will conduct a scene recreation exercise on Monday at Sumitra Heights Apartment, located in Harinagar. The student reportedly died after falling from the seventh floor of the apartment building under mysterious circumstances. In an effort to scientifically determine whether the girl was pushed or jumped on her own, police officials will recreate the incident by dropping a dummy matching her body weight from the rooftop. Police Using Scientific Methods to Verify the Incident According to police sources, the dummy test will help investigators assess the fall pattern and verify whether the incident was an accident, suicide, or a possible case of fou...

Madhubani, Bihar: In a brazen heist, armed intruders targeted the residence of retired Principal Dayakant Jha of Gajhara Sanskrit College in Madhubani, Bihar, making off with property worth approximately ₹1 crore. Police have launched a thorough investigation and claim that the culprits will soon be apprehended. According to reports, around 24 masked and armed men scaled the backyard wall of the principal’s house in Gajhara village under Ladania police station limits. Upon entry, they immediately disabled the CCTV surveillance system before taking the family hostage at gunpoint. The intruders reportedly ransacked the house for nearly an hour, looting cash, jewelry, and other valuable possessions. In addition, they seized ₹25 lakh from the principal’s pension fund and even went through c...

Patna, Bihar: The audacity of criminals in Bihar shows no signs of waning. In a daring overnight robbery in the capital city, thieves broke through the wall of a jewellery shop and made away with jewellery worth several lakhs. Shockingly, the culprits also stole the CCTV DVR, erasing any record of their crime. The incident occurred in the Patut Chowk area under the Rani Talab police station jurisdiction. According to police sources, unidentified thieves smashed the rear wall of the shop and looted gold and silver ornaments. The brazen act has left local shopkeepers on high alert. Gold, Silver, and Wedding Jewellery Targeted Shop owner Rajneesh Kumar told police that he had closed the shop on Friday evening as usual and returned home. On Saturday morning, villagers noticed that the...

Patna, February 14, 2026: After his release from jail, independent MP Pappu Yadav of Purnia broke his silence, leveling serious allegations against the Bihar government and the police administration. Speaking to reporters in Patna before heading to Delhi, Yadav claimed that he was the target of a conspiracy to assassinate him, specifically pointing to IPS officer Bhanu Pratap Singh. Yadav alleged that he faced inhumane treatment both in jail and at the hospital, and said he has lodged complaints with the Lokayukta as well as the United Nations (UN). “I was denied basic facilities and medical care during my detention,” Yadav said. He emphasized that he will take this fight to both constitutional and international platforms. The MP accused Bhanu Pratap Singh of orchestrating threats li...

Patna, February 14, 2026: A heated debate has erupted in Bihar over the national song Vande Mataram, with Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha and Akhtarul Iman, Bihar state president of AIMIM, exchanging sharp statements. The issue has reignited political tensions in the state, drawing attention to questions of national pride and secularism. Vijay Sinha: “Vande Mataram is the Mantra of Freedom” Responding to Akhtarul Iman’s remarks, Deputy CM Sinha described Vande Mataram as a symbol of national valor and unity. Speaking to the media, he said, “Vande Mataram represents our national pride and is the great mantra of freedom. Those who love their country should have no objection to it. It must be accepted by everyone under all circumstances.” Sinha also spoke about administrative...

Patna, February 14, 2026: Devotees from Bihar have a golden opportunity to embark on a spiritual journey to Maharashtra with a special train announced by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Starting from March 28, this eight-day pilgrimage will take passengers to three major Jyotirlingas, Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, and the Shani Shingnapur Temple. The all-inclusive package covers accommodation, meals, local transportation, and travel insurance. According to IRCTC Regional Manager Rajesh Kumar, the train will commence from Dhanbad in Jharkhand and pass through key stations in Bihar including Patna, Gaya, Rajgir, and Ara. Pilgrims will have the opportunity to visit the sacred temples of Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, and Grishneshwar Jyotirlingas, along with the Shirdi...

Gopalganj, February 14, 2026: In a significant verdict in Bihar, the Gopalganj court has sentenced two men, including MALE (Communist Party of India [Marxist–Leninist] Liberation) leader and former INOS state president Jitendra Paswan, to life imprisonment for their role in the high-profile Atal Pandey murder case. The court also imposed a fine of ₹50,000 each on the convicts, with an additional one-year imprisonment in case of non-payment. District Judge-12, Dheeraj Kumar Mishra, delivered the verdict on Tuesday, ordering the convicts to be taken into custody immediately. The court also directed the District Legal Services Authority to determine compensation for the victim’s family. Background of the Atal Pandey Murder Case The crime dates back to December 2, 2021, in Korea villa...

Patna, Bihar: As soon as Samrat Choudhary assumed office as Bihar’s Home Minister in the new Nitish Kumar government, he adopted a strict ‘zero tolerance’ approach toward crime. Central to this strategy has been the controversial ‘Encounter Policy,’ which has led to a significant rise in police encounters in the state during the early months of 2025 and 2026 compared to 2024. Surge in Encounters Under Choudhary Under the leadership of Samrat Choudhary, the Bihar Police, particularly the Special Task Force (STF), have markedly increased encounters against criminals. In 2024, there were only 8 reported encounters, but in 2025, the number rose sharply to 29. These encounters involved exchange of fire, injuries, and, in some cases, fatalities. Notable incidents include the killing of fou...

Patna, Bihar: Indian Railways has rolled out an extensive travel plan for passengers heading to Bihar for Holi. The East Central Railway has announced the timetable for 13 pairs of special trains connecting New Delhi and Kolkata to various destinations across Bihar. Earlier, eight special trains had already been introduced, and additional services are expected in the coming days. Delhi-Bihar Special Trains Passengers from New Delhi can avail the following Holi specials: Anand Vihar–Sheikhpura Special (04070/04069): Runs 20, 24, 27 Feb and 3, 6 Mar. New Delhi–Barauni Special (04054/04053): Operates 20 Feb–6 Mar (outbound) and 22 Feb–8 Mar (return). New Delhi–Supaul Special (04060/04059): 20 Feb–6 Mar (outbound) and 22 Feb–8 Mar (return). Delhi–Sitamarhi Special (04010/040...