A search operation in Vrindavan village, Begusarai district, turned disastrous when an improvised explosive device detonated, injuring five police personnel. Among the injured were Assistant Sub-Inspector Vipin Kumar Ojha, trainee Sub-Inspector Gudiya Kumari, and three Special Task Force members. Rushed to Sadar Hospital, they suffered injuries during a joint police and STF search in an orchard area based on recent robbery case intelligence.
Eyewitnesses described panic as the bomb blast threw nearby personnel off balance, causing injuries from splinters and gunpowder burns. The explosion occurred while the team was digging at a suspected spot, leading to immediate bleeding and collapses among officers. The search operation followed the arrest of Deepak Kumar, the main accused in a Darbhanga robbery, with recovered valuables prompting further combing for hidden items.
Officials confirmed minor burns and injuries to the hands, legs, and faces of the injured personnel, who were discharged after receiving first aid but remain under observation due to shock. ASI Vipin Ojha mentioned the sudden explosion catching the team off guard, with authorities suspecting the bomb was planted to target law enforcement or destroy evidence. Security has been heightened in the area post-incident, with ongoing search operations to detect any additional explosives or hidden materials.
