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Stormy Spell Expected Across Bihar As Bay Winds Stir Weather Systems

Low Pressure Over Bay of Bengal Brings Cloudy Weather to Bihar

May 23, 2024

Patna: A low-pressure area has developed over the Bay of Bengal, bringing moist easterly winds to Bihar and maintaining relatively...

New Vande Bharat Express to Slash Travel Time Between Patna and Delhi

May 22, 2024

Patna: The Indian Railways is set to launch the Vande Bharat Express, a high-speed train connecting Patna and Delhi, significantly...

BJP Expels Bhojpuri Actor Pawan Singh for Contesting Against NDA Candidate Kushwaha

May 22, 2024

Patna: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled Bhojpuri actor and independent candidate Pawan Singh for running against the National...

Chhapra: Tensions escalated in Chhapra on Tuesday after a violent confrontation between supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), resulting in the death of a young man and leaving two others seriously injured. The deceased has been identified as Chandan Rai, while the injured, Guddu Rai and Manoj Rai, are currently receiving treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH). One of the injured is reported to be in a coma. The altercation has heightened tensions in the area, leading to public unrest as locals demand the arrest of those responsible. Superintendent of Police Gaurav Mangala has taken control of the situation, with the entire area now resembling a police camp. To mitigate further unrest, the district administration has suspended internet services in Chhapra for two days. Chapra Nagar Police Station Officer Ashwini Tiwari has been removed from duty following the incident. A formal complaint regarding the shooting and murder has been lodged at the local police station. In response to the violence, a significant security presence, including personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Rapid Action Force (RAF), and local police, has been deployed to maintain order. Authorities report that the situation is currently stable. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav condemned the violence, stating, "There should be no place for violence in elections. Some individuals resort to such actions out of fear of defeat, but the administration is doing its job." His sister, Rohini Acharya, accused BJP supporters of inciting the violence, claiming, "The people of BJP are scared. Democracy is being murdered... FIR should be lodged against BJP goons." The incident occurred near Telpa Bhikhari Chowk in the Mufassil police station area. SP Gaurav Mangala explained that the clash stemmed from altercations between BJP and RJD supporters during the voting process the previous day. Further violence erupted today as a continuation of those conflicts. Saran District Magistrate Aman Sameer confirmed the fatality and reported that several rounds were fired during the incident. Tensions had already been high during the elections, particularly when Rohini Acharya visited polling booths 318-319, leading to stone-pelting between the two groups. The situation remains under close observation by local authorities as efforts continue to restore peace and order in the area.

Internet Shut Down for Two Days After Chhapra Clashes: One Dead in RJD-BJP Firing

May 21, 2024

Chhapra: Tensions escalated in Chhapra on Tuesday after a violent confrontation between supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and...

Nirmala Sitharaman Targets Lalu-Rabri Raj: Says in Patna – “Due to Jungle Raj, Per Capita Income Fell by 33 Percent”

May 21, 2024

Patna: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Patna on Tuesday and addressed a press conference at the BJP office,...

LS Polls: PM Modi Claims Defeat of INDI Alliance by Fifth Phase, Vows to Work Harder for Bihar

May 21, 2024

Motihari/Siwan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a gathering in Maharajganj, asserted the defeat of the INDI alliance in the ongoing...

PM Modi Reaches Patna: Pays Tribute to Sushil Modi, Stays Overnight at Raj Bhavan

May 20, 2024

Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Patna on Monday by special plane, welcomed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at...

Bihar Sees 55.85% Voter Turnout in Fifth Phase of Lok Sabha Elections, Down from 57.07% in 2019

May 20, 2024

Patna: The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar concluded peacefully on Monday, with a voter turnout of...

Seminar in Patna Marks International Museum Day with Focus on Education and Research

May 19, 2024

Patna: In celebration of International Museum Day on Saturday, the Department of Art, Culture and Youth, Bihar, hosted a seminar...

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