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
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
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.
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.
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 05:43 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Published on Oct 18, 2024 06:14 PM IST
Bihar hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 24 from Saran, Siwan districts
Saran district magistrate (DM) Mukul Kumar Gupta said that 38 persons were ill with most of them admitted to Sadar hospital for treatment. Gupta has also issued show cause notices to excise officials
Published on Oct 17, 2024 01:49 PM IST
8 dead in Bihar hooch tragedy
At least eight people died from suspected spurious liquor in Bihar, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the state's prohibition laws.
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 07:49 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Suspected spurious liquor leaves at least eight people dead in Bihar
Police were searching for more sick people, who might be in hiding fearing action as has been the case previously with the consumption of spurious liquor
Published on Oct 16, 2024 02:13 PM IST
2 killed in clash between 2 groups during idol immersion in Bihar’s Sitamarhi
Sitamarhi SP Manoj Tiwary said that situation is under control and additional forces have been deployed as a precautionary measure
Published on Oct 15, 2024 04:19 PM IST
Bihar: Eight Buddhist monks injured in road accident
Eyewitnesses said the truck driver was trying to overtake the traveller but lost control. The truck driver later fled from the scene.
Published on Oct 09, 2024 01:35 PM IST
Bihar DSP who killed man in 1998, passed it off as death in encounter, gets life term
DSP Mukhlal Paswan was taken into custody after the special CBI judge convicted him of murder in the December 1998 case on September 27, 2024
Published on Oct 08, 2024 07:27 PM IST
Bihar: RJD Bihar leader shot at by bike-borne assailants in Munger
Three unknown people came on a motorbike and struck a conversation with Pankaj at first and later, one of them took out a pistol and fired at him thrice
Published on Oct 03, 2024 11:24 AM IST
Bihar: IAF chopper on flood relief work makes emergency landing in flooded area
The IAF has ordered an inquiry to ascertain the cause of the incident even though there was no loss of life or property.
Published on Oct 02, 2024 04:21 PM IST
Bihar police writes to WB police for students safety after viral assault video
Bihar police on Thursday evening wrote to the West Bengal police to ensure the safety of Bihar's students after the video of students assault went viral.
Published on Sep 27, 2024 10:19 AM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Bihar: 46 people, including 37 children and 7 women, drown in separate incidents
Chief minister Nitish Kumar condoled the deaths, which included seven women, and announced an ex-gratia amount of ₹4 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased.
Published on Sep 26, 2024 03:53 PM IST
Bihar: SHO, who verbally abused VIP chief Mukesh Sahni, suspended by IG
The IG took the action after the SHO’s audio conversation with a political activist went viral on social media.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 02:59 PM IST
Two including a NIT student dies by suicide in separate incidents
Following the incident, a significant number of students assembled at the NIT campus to protest, creating a ruckus and demanding a thorough investigation.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
NIA recovers ₹4cr cash, firearms from homes of ex-JDU MLC, others during searches
The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into a case initially registered on August 7, 2023, and re-registered by the NIA on September 26, 2023
Published on Sep 20, 2024 11:33 AM IST
44 houses torched in Dalit hamlet in Bihar
An armed group of men torched 44 homes in a Dalit-dominated settlement in Bihar’s Nawada district over a land dispute, police said on Thursday, adding that 15 people were arrested for the incident.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Avinash Kumar, Nawada
NIA raids 5 locations in Bihar including residence of ex-JDU MLC Manorama Devi
According to officials familiar with the matter, the NIA raids were underway at the JD-U leader’s residence in Gaya’s AP Colony area since 4am
Published on Sep 19, 2024 03:34 PM IST
Over 20 Dalit homes set on fire in Bihar’s Nawada; 15 arrested: Police
SP in Nawada Abhinav Dheeman told HT on Thursday that 15 accused including the main accused Nandu Paswan, a resident of Pranpur village, has been arrested
Published on Sep 19, 2024 01:13 PM IST
Land-for-job case: Delhi court summons Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi & Tej Pratap Yadav
Tej Pratap Yadav, son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, summoned by Delhi court in land-for-job money laundering case; to appear on October 7.
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 05:35 PM IST
Cops’ recruitment fiasco: Trouble mounts for ex-DGP as EOU recommends action
The recommendation for action was sent to DGP Alok Raj by EOU ADG NH Khan earlier this week with details of the evidences of Singhal’s suspected complicity.
Published on Sep 13, 2024 06:35 PM IST
Girl student injured as classmate's pistol accidentally went off in class
A 15-year-old girl student sustained injuries in the leg after her classmate’s country-made pistol accidentally went off on Tuesday.
Published on Sep 10, 2024 05:22 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna