New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Delhi Police’s Central District has successfully rescued two kidnapped minor girls from Bihar following an extensive interstate operation involving technical surveillance, intelligence gathering and coordination with local police. With the latest recoveries, the unit has traced and recovered 46 missing persons during the current year.According to a press release issued by the Central District Police on Sunday, the operation le…
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Patna, July 25 (IANS) The situation turned tense in Patna on Saturday during the Bihar Bandh called by student organisations, as violent clashes erupted between protesters and police at several locations. Stone-pelting, police lathi-charge, and incidents of vandalism were reported, while similar protests were held in several other districts across the state.Large numbers of students and protesters gathered near Gandhi Maidan from Saturday morning in support of the shutdown, raising slogans over …
Patna, July 16 (IANS) Despite the enforcement of prohibition in Bihar, the illegal liquor trade continues to pose a challenge. Acting on a confidential tip-off, the Prohibition and Excise Department conducted a raid at Saharsa’s old bus stand premises on Thursday, recovering a large consignment of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) concealed beneath a heap of soil.During the search operation, officials excavated the area and recovered 123 litres of liquor hidden at multiple locations. The seized …
Patna, May 20 (IANS) A major anti-corruption operation was conducted in the Naubatpur block area of Patna, where a team from the Vigilance Investigation Bureau arrested a computer operator allegedly while accepting a bribe of Rs 37,100. The accused, Santosh Kumar, was posted at the Child Development Project Office.The operation was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police of the Vigilance Investigation Bureau, Sujit Sagar.According to an official, the case originated from a complaint filed by Sush…
Patna, May 7 (IANS) A major health scare unfolded on Thursday in Saharsa after more than 250 children fell ill following the consumption of a mid-day meal at the Government Middle School in Baluaha under the Mahishi block area.Soon after eating the meal, several students began complaining of stomach aches, vomiting, dizziness, and uneasiness, triggering panic within the school premises.The sudden deterioration in the children’s health led to chaos among teachers, parents, and local residents.A…
Patna, May 1 (IANS) A tense situation unfolded on Friday evening at Simri Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station when smoke suddenly began billowing from the power car of train No. 14603 (Up) Jansadharan Express, which was en route from Saharsa to Amritsar. The incident triggered panic among passengers, leading to a brief period of chaos.According to eyewitnesses, thick smoke rose from beneath the power car due to the brakes binding. Alarmed by the situation, passengers immediately pulled the …
Patna, March 31 (IANS) In a major anti-corruption crackdown in Bihar, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) conducted simultaneous raids on multiple premises linked to two senior government officials across several districts on Tuesday.The EOU carried out search operations at a total of 12 locations — six each connected to DSP (Kishanganj) Gautam Kumar and DRDA Director (Saharsa) Vaibhav Kumar.The raids were conducted across Patna, Purnea, Kishanganj, Saharsa, and Muzaffarpur.The raid was launched …
Patna, March 20 (IANS) The weather pattern in Bihar has taken a sudden turn, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a ‘Red Alert’ for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and lightning across 16 districts of the state. According to the IMD, severe weather activity, including intense thunderstorms, lightning strikes, heavy rainfall, and strong winds with gusts of 50–60 km/h, is expected over the next 24 hours in several districts, including Araria, Begusarai, Darbhanga, Katihar, K…
Patna, March 18 (IANS) Amid the ongoing LPG crisis in Bihar, the state police and civil administration have intensified their crackdown on the black marketing and illegal hoarding of LPG cylinders, launching a statewide enforcement drive. According to official data, a total of 419 LPG cylinders have been seized, 23 FIRs have been registered, and 21 individuals have been arrested so far as part of the campaign.Acting on directives issued by Director General of Police Vinay Kumar, police uni…
Saharsa (Bihar), March 2 (IANS) Anxiety has gripped two families in Bihar’s Saharsa district as their sons, Amit Kumar Chauhan and Keshav Kumar, continue to remain in Doha, Qatar, with their families amid the escalating Israel–Iran conflict in the Middle East.The parents say they have been deeply worried since news of the hostilities intensified, fearing for the safety of their children and grandchildren living abroad.One family member made an emotional appeal for his son’s safe return to …