Avinash, a senior correspondent, reports on crime, railways, defence and social sector, with specialisation in police, home department and other investigation agencies.
Articles by Avinash Kumar
Man evading arrest after parole since 2013 arrested from Muzaffarpur
Police said the man, who faces more than 18 criminal cases, was arrested and forwarded to judicial custody in 2012 by Delhi police on the charges of carrying contrabands
Updated on Jan 09, 2024 05:42 PM IST
10,858 litres of liquor seized every day in Bihar in 2023
Police registered 72,062 FIRs (first information reports) and arrested 1.43 lakh people and seized 17,183 vehicles (trucks/containers) in liquor related cases.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 09:41 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Email threatens to blow up Patna HC, no explosives found
“The High Court received a threat mail and as per the process, the Patna police was informed about its content,” said Manoj Kumar Sinha, registrar general, Patna High Court
Published on Jan 05, 2024 09:36 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Bihar woman, prime witness in son’s murder, shot dead ahead of court hearing
A 48-year-old woman, a witness in her son's murder case, was shot dead in Patna. The attack may be related to a personal dispute over land rather than the murder trial.
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 06:34 PM IST
Bihar: Alarm bells ring as truckers’ strike begins to bite
State transport secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said the DMs and SPs have been asked told to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential services.
Published on Jan 02, 2024 09:47 PM IST
Bihar: Four of a family charred to death in Begusarai
Circumstantial evidence suggested that the fire broke out following a short-circuit in the electric heater, which led to the mattress catching fire
Published on Jan 02, 2024 02:39 PM IST
Jewel thief in Bihar jail behind spate of heists?
A gang of thieves, run from a jail in Bihar, has been involved in theft of at least 180kg of gold across five Hindi heartland states over the past five years.
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 04:57 AM IST
Elderly couple in Bihar’s Samastipur face acid attack; son is also a suspect
A retired school teacher and his wife, both in their seventies, were attacked with acid by a group of people which allegedly included their youngest son’s father-in-law
Published on Jan 01, 2024 05:04 PM IST
17-year-old abducted for forced marriage in Bihar, complaint lodged
The boy was abducted along with his cousin when they were on the way to attend a fair located at Dhurgaon Tola in Bihar’s Madhepura district
Updated on Dec 30, 2023 06:51 PM IST
Snatchers responsible for death of woman arrested by Bihar GRP in Muzaffarpur
The accused snatched the purse and mobile of one Soloni Pandey (23), an SI aspirant, from the running Raxaul-Muzaffarpur train on which she travelling after it arrived at Sugauli station. The incident took place on December 17
Published on Dec 27, 2023 06:56 PM IST
Bihar sacks CSBC chief over paper leak, appoints another
According to the notification, Shobha Ohotkar has been given the additional charge of the board till further orders. Ohtokar is a 1990 batch IPS officer and director general-cum-commandant general of Bihar home guards and fire services
Published on Dec 27, 2023 04:49 PM IST
Bihar sub-inspector shot at by 7 men trying to steal batteries in Patna: Police
Police said sub inspector Phulan Ram, who was leading a police team from Beur police station, sustained a gunshot injury
Published on Dec 25, 2023 01:12 PM IST
Ranveer Sena chief murder case: Former Bihar MLC named as main accused in CBI charge sheet
Ranvir Sena was responsible for plotting 29 caste massacres, killing at least 300 people, mostly from the backward and Dalit communities
Updated on Dec 22, 2023 06:54 AM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
52-year-old cop mowed down by car carrying liquor in Bihar, 1 held
A police sub-inspector was killed and a home guard injured in Bihar after being hit by a liquor-laden vehicle they were trying to stop. The incident occurred in Begusarai district, where the sale, transportation, and consumption of alcohol has been banned since 2016. The owner of the car has been arrested, but the driver remains at large. A special team has been formed to apprehend the driver.
Updated on Dec 21, 2023 06:28 AM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Asked to stop, car carrying liquor in dry Bihar drags, kills ASI
Prohibition was imposed in Bihar in 2016 as per chief minister Nitish Kumar’s election promise after demands from women’s groups campaigning against alcoholism
Published on Dec 20, 2023 10:00 AM IST
History sheeter shot dead at Danapur court, shooters nabbed
The slain man, Abhishek alias Chhote Sarkar, was facing a total of 18 criminal cases, including of murder.
Published on Dec 15, 2023 09:13 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Danapur
Bihar: Undertrial prisoner shot dead inside Danapur court premises; two held
Two armed assailants ambushed and fatally shot Abhishek while he was being taken for trial, said police, adding both the assailants, who tried to escape through the crowd, were caught with firearms
Published on Dec 15, 2023 05:35 PM IST
Bihar woman throws acid on man for refusing to marry her; arrested
A 24-year-old woman attacked a man with acid, causing severe burn injuries to his face, after he allegedly refused to marry her in Vaishali district of Bihar
Updated on Dec 13, 2023 05:30 AM IST
7 pen pistols seized in Munger, 3 arrested
According to police, operating a pen pistol is easy. The person concerned has to remove the cap and load the cartridge, which is very small compared to bullets used in a pistol or a revolver. It has a button (thrust device) which needs to be pressed for firing.
Published on Dec 12, 2023 09:45 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Shah to chair EZC meeting in Patna today, Nitish to attend
Union home minister Amit Shah will chair the 26th meeting of Eastern Zonal Council (EZC) in Patna on Sunday
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 09:25 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Amit Shah to chair EZC meeting in Patna on Sunday; Mamata unlikely to attend
It would be the first time when Anit Shah and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar would be interacting face to face ever since the latter walked out of the NDA to form the Mahagadbandhan government in August 2022
Published on Dec 09, 2023 05:14 PM IST
Bihar: BMIMS doctors booked for seeking sexual favour from students to pass exams
According to the FIR, the accused, identified as Dr Bijendra Prasad, Dr Nirmal Kumar, Dr Ritesh, Dr Ajay and one other, demanded sexual favours from para-medical students during practical exams held on Wednesday
Published on Dec 08, 2023 02:20 PM IST
Drunk man caught by police allegedly dies by suicide in custody in Bihar’s Munger
The family members of the deceased accused the police of torture in custody, which led to the alleged suicide, however, the authorities refuted the charges and claimed that the cops did not even touch Mandal
Published on Dec 08, 2023 12:20 PM IST
Bihar Police set to go digital from January 1, 2024: Official
Additional director general of police (ADGP) Jitendra Singh Gangwar said maintenance of manual registers, including entry of station diaries, will go online at various police stations across the state from January 2024
Published on Dec 07, 2023 12:58 PM IST
Close shave for agitators on tracks as train comes running
A purported video clip of the incident shows a man lying flat on the track, frozen, underneath a running train, which screeches to a halt shortly after. The man, apparently unscathed, is then pulled out by a few people, who can be heard shouting expletives.
Published on Dec 06, 2023 09:25 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Shots fired, bombs hurled as students clash on PU campus, one injured
A student was injured in a clash at Patna University in India, where gunshots were fired and crude bombs were used. Other students sustained minor injuries. Police have detained four suspects for questioning and are examining CCTV footage to identify the culprits. The governor has ordered a detailed report and strict action against those involved.
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 09:06 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Uttarkashi tunnel: 41 workers and 41 stories of true grit and human endurance
One of the labouers said there was around two-km space for the trapped miners to move around and that helped to keep them stress-free
Published on Nov 29, 2023 07:33 PM IST
Lakhisarai shootout: Cash reward announced against prime accused, FIR against 3
The incident unfolded in Punjabi Mohalla under the Kabaiya police station of Lakhisarai as the family was returning from a nearby ghat after performing Chhath pooja
Published on Nov 23, 2023 03:56 PM IST
6 of family shot in Lakhisarai, brother duo die
“The assailant, Ashish Chaudhary, married Durga Jha five years ago. Subsequently, he began to suspect his wife of having an extramarital affair, which led to quarrels between them. Thereafter, Durga separated, but he wanted her to live with him. Durga’s parents, however, did not agree. Ten days ago, both families had a fight too,” the SP said.
Published on Nov 20, 2023 09:26 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Bihar youth shoots 6 of family that rejected his marriage proposal; 2 dead
Lakhisarai SP, Pankaj Kumar said a special task force has been set up to track down the prime suspect, Ashish Choudhary, who is on the run
Published on Nov 20, 2023 01:35 PM IST