Patna, April 23 (IANS) As polling for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections is underway on Thursday, security agencies intensified vigilance along Bihar’s border areas adjoining the state, with Katihar district placed on high alert.According to sources, police have launched a special mirror-checking drive at 11 strategic entry and exit points in the Katihar district connected to West Bengal.Every vehicle passing through the district is being subjected to a thorough inspection, …
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Patna, April 12 (IANS) After the devastating road accident in Bihar’s Katihar district on Saturday evening claimed 10 lives and 25 others were injured, President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep condolences to those who lost their loved ones. While releasing a statement on her official X handle, the President said, “The news of the deaths of people in a road accident in Katihar, Bihar, is extremely heartbreaking. I express my condolences to the bereaved families and pray that all the injured pe…
Patna, April 11 (IANS) After the fatal road accident in Bihar’s Katihar district claimed 10 lives and injured 25 others on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences and grief over it. In a written statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Saturday evening, Prime Minister Modi said, “The mishap in Bihar’s Katihar is extremely painful. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from …
Patna, April 4 (IANS) Tension gripped parts of Katihar district on Saturday after a custodial death triggered violent protests in the Phalka police station area.The incident centres around 24-year-old Rakesh Kumar Yadav, whose death in police custody has sparked serious allegations and clashes between villagers and the police.According to police, Rakesh — an accused in a bike-snatching case — fell ill inside the lock-up and was being taken for treatment when he died.However, his family and loc…
Patna, March 11 (IANS) As fears of shortage of LPG and petroleum products triggered panic buying across Bihar, the Bihar Police stepped in to manage the situation and issued an alert directing authorities to prevent chaos and hoarding. Although the government has stated that LPG stocks are sufficient and there is no need to panic, anxiety remains high among residents.According to officials, the Special Branch of the Bihar Police issued an alert letter directing authorities to increase police pat…
Patna, Feb 24 (IANS) A tragic road accident on NH-31 near Bagdi Bridge in the Jhandapur police station area of Bhagalpur district claimed 4 lives and left 16 people injured on Tuesday evening. According to the in-charge of the Jhandapur police outpost, a speeding truck rammed into a pickup van near Bagdi Bridge.Following the impact, the pickup van lost control and collided with an e-rickshaw and a bus coming from the opposite direction, triggering a multi-vehicle crash.Four people died …
Patna, Feb 24 (IANS) It has been ten years since complete liquor prohibition was implemented in Bihar, yet liquor smugglers continue to operate fearlessly, repeatedly challenging law-enforcement agencies with ever-evolving tactics. Over the years, smugglers have been caught transporting liquor by building secret cellars inside trucks, hiding bottles in ambulances, petrol tanks, gas cylinders, and even concealing consignments in graveyards and cremation grounds.While such cases have surface…
Patna, Jan 14 (IANS) An incident of assault and robbery allegedly triggered by identity-based suspicion has come to light in Katihar district in Bihar.The incident occurred in the Pothiya police station area, where a street vendor was allegedly assaulted and robbed after being accused of being a Bangladeshi.The victim, Akmal Hussain (25), a resident of Simaria village, earns his livelihood by selling utensils door-to-door in nearby villages.According to his complaint, the incident happened on Ja…
Patna, Jan 1 (IANS) An unfortunate incident has shaken Katihar district in Bihar after unidentified miscreants opened fire on a youth, killing him on the spot, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred near the NH-77 at Kursela Chowk under the Kursela police station area.The incident has triggered panic and fear across the region.The deceased has been identified as Sagar Jha alias Mithu Jha, a resident of Kataria village under Kursela police station.According to Sub-Divisional Police Office…