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Avinash Kumar

Avinash, a senior correspondent, reports on crime, railways, defence and social sector, with specialisation in police, home department and other investigation agencies.

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A theft suspect dies in police lock-up in Muzaffarpur, two cops suspended

Shivam Kumar Jha from the Kalwari village was picked up on Tuesday late evening for questioning regarding a recent bike theft

Police took the 35-year-old to Sadar hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival (Representative image)
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 03:24 PM IST

NEET case: Patna court issues arrest warrant against mastermind Mukhiya

The EOU, the ED, and the Central Bureau of Investigation are actively investigating the matter to take it to a conclusive end, said a senior police official.

Mukhiya is accused of orchestrating the leaks of several important examinations, including the Bihar Public Service Commission teacher recruitment exam, constable recruitment exam and the NEET exam.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jan 28, 2025 07:40 PM IST
By, Patna

Anant Singh surrenders, Mokama remains tense after 2nd firing incident

Mokama constituency faces renewed violence as Anant Singh surrenders after gang clashes. Arrests made amid fears of escalating gang wars in Patna.

Anant Singh surrenders, Mokama remains tense after 2nd firing incident
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:21 PM IST
By, Patna

ED raids 19 locations in probe against Bihar bank linked to RJD leader for fraud

The federal agency is probing money laundering allegations in connection with loan fraud at Vaishali Shahari Vikas Cooperative Bank

Security personnel stand guard during a raid by the Enforcement Directorate at premises linked to RJD MLA and former Bihar minister Alok Kumar Mehta. (PTI)
Published on Jan 10, 2025 06:27 PM IST

52-year-old government school teacher shot dead in Gopalganj

Senior police officer said that preliminary investigations suggest the killing was motivated by an old political enmity

Yadav was a former head of the Jhhirwa panchayat and remained active in Hathua subdivision-level politics (Representational image)
Published on Jan 10, 2025 03:30 PM IST

NEET PG: FIR against PG student after recovery of OMR sheets, currency

The recoveries were made from the room of Ajay Kumar Singh at Chanakya hostel in the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).

NEET PG: FIR registered against PG student after recovery of OMR sheets, currency (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 07:52 AM IST
By, Patna

Prashant Kishor arrested from hunger strike site in Patna

Prashant Kishor began his indefinite hunger strike on January 2 demanding the cancellation of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)’s preliminary examination over allegations of paper leak

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor and his supporters at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan on Saturday. (X)
Published on Jan 06, 2025 08:51 AM IST

Ara woman becomes first in Bihar to get citizenship under CAA

Bihar issued its first citizenship certificate under the CAA to Sumitra Rani Saha, marking a historic step in implementing the Act.

Ara woman becomes first in Bihar to get citizenship under CAA
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 06:50 PM IST
By, Prashant Ranjan, Patna

BPSC aspirant slapping case: NHRC directs Bihar CS to ‘take appropriate action’

The NHRC deemed Singh’s actions “not justified at all” during its proceedings while referencing the widely circulated video

District magistrate of Patna in Bihar was caught on camera slapping a Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirant on December 13 (PTI)
Published on Jan 04, 2025 01:04 PM IST

Bihar shelter home case: Main accused, two others acquitted for want of evidence

Special judge Ajay Kumar Mall acquitted Thakur and his associates, Sahista Praveen alias Madhu, and Krishna Kumar, in the Swadhar Griha case as the prosecution failed to prove the charges

The shelter home. (HT PHOTO/FILE)
Published on Jan 03, 2025 11:52 AM IST

BPSC protest: FIRs registered against protestors, coaching institute owners

Patna police registered separate FIRs against the BPSC agitators, teachers, coaching institutes owners on the charges of provocation, spreading rumours etc. 

BPSC protest: FIRs registered against protestors, coaching institute owners(Santosh Kumar )
Published on Dec 26, 2024 07:59 PM IST
By, Patna

NIA conducts raids in Bihar in connection with recovery of AK-47 parts

The NIA conducted searches at 17 locations in Bihar linked to a case of illegal arms trade, recovering documents and cash amid ongoing investigations.

NIA conducts raids in Bihar in connection with recovery of AK-47 parts
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 05:59 PM IST
By, Patna

Bengaluru techie suicide: Family demands justice, action against ‘harassers’

The deceased software engineer, residing at Marathahalli, Bengaluru, died allegedly by suicide on Monday after leaving behind a 40-page note detailing the reasons behind his step

An FIR against victim’s wife and her family members with Marathahalli police station under Section 108 (abetment of suicide) and Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (File photo)
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 08:08 AM IST
By, Patna/ Bengaluru

BPSC 70th prelims on Dec 13, EOU warns candidates against cyber fraudsters’ trap

BPSC has clarified that the state preliminary examination will be held on 13 December in a ‘one shift-one paper’ format.

The exam for over 2000 vacancies will be held across 925 centres in the state. (File Photo)
Published on Dec 09, 2024 06:20 PM IST

BPSC exam protest: Police arrest leader, book Khan Sir’s coaching centre

Police arrested Dilip Kumar for leading BPSC exam protests and filed an FIR against Khan Global Studies for sharing misleading arrest claims.

BPSC exam protest: Police arrest leader, book Khan Sir’s coaching centre
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 06:23 PM IST
By, Patna

Hospital staff dump mentally ill patients; 1 found dead, 1 missing

On Monday, police detained Harendra Kumar AND Sranjan, who said that the patient who was in relatively better condition was left at Tengra More, 20kmfrom the hospital, while the second patient, who was more critical, was abandoned near a templenear Pokhrahi village, 20km from the Sadar hospital.

On Monday, police detained Harendra Kumar and Sranjan. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:52 AM IST

Ex-DGP Ojha, who attacked criminal-politician nexus in Bihar, dies at 82

Former Bihar DGP DP Ojha, known for his integrity and anti-corruption stance, passed away at 82. He bravely challenged political criminalization during his tenure.

Ex-DGP Ojha, who attacked criminal-politician nexus in Bihar, dies at 82
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 06:36 PM IST
By, Patna

Bihar cop tried to have sex with woman for clean chit in 2022 case; suspended: SP

Samastipur SP Ashok Mishra said a FIR was filed against the sub inspector after a probe substantiated the woman’s allegations

 (FILE PHOTO/Hindustan)
Published on Dec 04, 2024 05:50 PM IST

7 IPS officers reshuffled in Bihar

The state government reshuffled senior IPS officers, appointing Kundan Krishnan as ADG (headquarters) and transferring several others in key roles.

7 IPS officers reshuffled in Bihar
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 05:44 PM IST
By, Patna

Couple killed, set on fire in Bihar’s Nalanda: Police

The matter came to light when the couple’s son reached his paternal house around 7am where the parents stayed and found that the main door was open, and blood was flowing in drain

Police have registered a case of murder and destruction of evidence. (Representative file photo)
Published on Nov 18, 2024 03:56 PM IST

Bihar: 1 dead, 2 critical in yet another hooch tragedy in Siwan

Police said that around five friends consumed illicit alcohol on Thursday evening and hours later, they started vomiting and complained of headache, uneasiness, and loss of vision.

Family members mourn the death of hooch tragedy victims in Bihar’s Saran last month. (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 15, 2024 05:18 PM IST

Two suspended for death of railway pointsman during shunting

ECR suspended two employees after a pointsman was killed during a train engine detachment. An investigation and compensation for the victim's family are underway.

Two suspended for death of railway pointsman during shunting
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 05:43 PM IST
By, Patna

Four including US couple apprehended by SSB at Indo-Nepal border: Official

Police said that during investigation, it was revealed that the couple from US had come to Jainagar to attend Chhath Puja festival

A case has been filed against both US nationals, and they have been formally arrested. (Representative file photo)
Published on Nov 11, 2024 12:14 PM IST

Bihar: Two dead, eight injured in Patna Metro tunnel construction accident

About 25 workers were on-site at the time, with several expressing concerns about supervisors not being available during night shifts.

Visuals from the site of the accident. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 10:46 AM IST

Bihar: Lawyer shot dead in Saharsa, probe on

Lawyers at the Saharsa civil court raised slogans against the police, and boycotted work resulting in the disruption of proceedings.

Representational image.
Published on Oct 28, 2024 01:44 PM IST

Insidious network, demand for cheap liquor: Making of a hooch tragedy in Bihar

In Bihar's Masrakh, a liquor tragedy led to 39 deaths after locals consumed industrial alcohol mixed with urea, highlighting ongoing prohibition challenges.

People being treated in a hospital in Saran, Bihar, after they consumed suspected spurious liquor last Wednesday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 04:15 AM IST

Bihar hooch tragedy: 3 more people, including supplier, arrested from UP

The Economic Offences Unit of Bihar Police is likely to register an FIR against the arrested accused under provisions of the money laundering act.

Representational image.
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 05:10 PM IST

Bihar IAS officer arrested by ED in money laundering case; sent to Beur jail

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Bihar IAS officer Sanjeev Hans, following fresh raids conducted by the agency on Friday

Sanjeev Hans IAS.
Published on Oct 19, 2024 04:32 PM IST

Bihar Hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 35 after 10 more casualties

Police officers in Siwan and Saran said raids were being conducted in the two districts to track down the accused

A woman in Bihar’s Siwan district shows spurious liquor after many people died after consuming tainted liquor this week (ANI)
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 08:36 PM IST

Shots fired in Gopalganj court complex in attack on undertrial, 2 injured: Police

Vishal Singh Kushwaha was being produced before a Gopalganj court in a murder case when the attack was carried out

About 4-5 gunshots were fired at the Gopalganj court complex in an attack on an alleged gangster (Videograb)
Published on Oct 18, 2024 06:14 PM IST
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