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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar law and order in question: A lawyer shot in Patna; series of killings sparks outrage against Nitish govt
Representative Image NEW DELHI: A lawyer was fatally shot by unknown attackers in Patna's Sultanganj area on Sunday, in a distressing incident underscoring Bihar's declining security situation. The victim, Jitendra Mahato, approximately 58 years old, died while receiving treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH). The incident follows the recent killings of BJP leader Gopal Khemka, a prominent businessman, and another person in Patna's Ram Krishna Nagar area, fuelling opposition's criticism of the Nitish Kumar government regarding increasing criminal activities. Police officials are currently at the location conducting investigations. SP Patna East, Parichay Kumar, confirmed that Jitendra Mahato was fatally shot by unidentified criminals in Patna. Investigators have collected three bullet casings from the location and are examining possible motives and the attackers' identities. Forensic teams have been deployed, and surveillance footage is under review. "Criminals shot a person named Jitendra Mahato. He was taken to the PMCH hospital for treatment, where he died. The family said that he used to come here every day to drink tea. Today, he came here to drink tea and was shot while returning... by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cách giao dịch ETH/USD mà không cần nắm giữ Ether IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Three bullet shells have been recovered from the spot. The identities of the criminals and their motives behind this incident are being investigated. FSL teams, local police, and the SDO were called after I learned about the incident. All the CCTV cameras in the vicinity are being examined... The case is being investigated from every angle," he said. Multiple murders in Bihar in 24 hours The crimes in Bihar is rising. Earlier on Saturday, a 50-year-old farmer, Surendra Kumar from Shivpura village, was fatally wounded while working on his agricultural land. "On 12/7/25, Surendra Kumar, aged 50 years, resident of village Shivpura under PS Pipra, was shot at when he was working at his farm. When he was watering his crops, an unidentified person shot at him and fled the scene," said SDPO Kanhaiya Singh of Masaurhi (Patna) to ANI. "He was taken to AIIMS, where he died during treatment. Statements of relatives has been taken and an investigation has begun. FSL team has been informed," he further added. On July 11, Businessman Vikram Jha was shot by an unidentified person in the Ram Krishna Nagar area and died while being taken to the hospital, police said on Saturday. According to police, Jha was shot by a person who arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire. A murder case has been registered, and an investigation is underway. Meanwhile, in Vaishali district's Goraul police station area, authorities discovered a woman's body in Pirapur. Following initial enquiries, the Station House Officers of Bhagwanpur and Goraul Police Stations were suspended for refusing to register the missing person complaint filed by the deceased's mother. Police officials confirmed they have identified the suspects and arrests are imminent. In Bihar's Nalanda, a 60-year-old woman was shot dead on Saturday, the home district of CMNitish Kumar, an official said. The deceased was identified as Sushila Devi (60), who was working in a hospital in Patna. "The incident took place in Doiya village under the jurisdiction of Noorsarai police station around 10 am on Saturday when Sushila Devi was returning from her agricultural field. Deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary maintained that Bihar has no organised crime, stating that preventing murders from personal disputes is challenging. "There is good governance in Bihar, there is no organised crime," Choudhary told ANI, adding, "If a murder is taking place due to some personal dispute, then it is a bit difficult for the government to stop it. But no organised crime will be allowed to take place in Bihar. This is clear." RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticised the NDA government, questioning: "And now, a BJP leader shot dead in Patna! What to say, and to whom? Is there anyone in the NDA government willing to listen to the truth or admit their mistakes?" He further remarked: "Everyone knows about the CM's health, but what are the two useless BJP deputy chief ministers doing? No statement from the corrupt Bhunja-DK party?"
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Cancer ward for children at IGIMS to start functioning in June: Minister
1 2 3 Patna: The cancer ward for children at IGIMS here will start functioning from June, state health minister Mangal Pandey said on Friday after laying the foundation stone for the construction of a boundary wall, concrete road, drain and cable trench with an estimated expenditure of Rs16 crore on the hospital campus. "Two state-of-the-art operation theatres, physiotherapy machines and two dozen dialysis machines, besides a 20-bed creative care medicine unit at the IGIMS will also be inaugurated next month," the minister said, adding a multi-level car parking will be constructed on its campus as well at a cost of over Rs 76 crore like Patna Medical College and Hospital. Pandey further said work was going on projects worth Rs 701 crore at IGIMS, and further plans worth Rs 300 crore had also been approved for the expansion of health facilities there. "The state govt has made a provision of Rs 1,050 crore to develop IGIMS as a super specialty hospital of eastern India. "The number of seats for MBBS studies in IGIMS has now increased to 150. At present, a total of 1,700 beds are available here and an equal number of beds are being added. A lecture theatre will also be constructed at a cost of over Rs 96 crore, hostel for MBBS students for over Rs18 crore and an eight-storey dental hospital building will also come up at a cost of over Rs 91 crore at the IGIMS," he said. Digha MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia presided over the function in the presence of IGIMS director Dr Binde Kumar, hospital superintendent Dr Manish Mandal and Bihar Medical Infrastructure Development Corporation MD Dharmendra Kumar. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
B N College student still unconscious, no trace of bomb blast accused
Patna: The B N College student, , who was injured in a bomb blast on the campus in Patna on Tuesday afternoon, remained unconscious even on Wednesday, with the police yet to trace the accused. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Expressing dissatisfaction with the institution's management, his family, which took him to their native place in Rohtas district, has declined financial help from the college principal, who had visited Patna Medical College and Hospital, where the victim was initially being father Dharmendra Kumar, a farmer, is managing the treatment expenses through borrowed funds from relatives. A family member, Sanjit Pandey, said that Sujit is the only living son of Dharmendra who has already lost a child. Sujit stayed in Patna with his cousin in Dariyapur for his higher studies. One of his friends said that after the exam, Sujit was going to watch a movie with his incident took place around 12.45pm on the college campus when two groups clashed over some issue and hurled two bombs, as students appeared for Certified Internal Auditor exam. After giving the exam, he came out of the hall and was waiting for his friend in the veranda, when he was hit by the bomb, after bouncing back from a wall and the college gate's Haleem, the SHO of the local Pirbahore police station, told this newspaper that a case was registered on the statement of principal Rajkishore Prasad against unidentified miscreants. "No arrests have been made yet. We are identifying the accused involved in the fight," he the injured student, the SHO said his condition is critical. "He did not regain consciousness after the attack. He is on a ventilator," Haleem said.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Row over Patna Medical College alumni association election
Patna: An internal tussle between two groups of Patna Medical College alumni came to fore after principal, Dr Vidyapati Chaudhary , on Wednesday called for a general body meeting next week to hold the election of the alumni association. This is contrary to a letter, which the former alumni association released, regarding the completed election process and names of the newly elected members. As per another letter by Dr Chaudhary on Wednesday, the general meeting will be held on the PMCH campus at 1pm on April 29, stating every member was welcome to contest and participate in the alumni association election . He also expressed shock over the formation of a new body on Feb 25 during the PMCH's centenary celebration, alleging the said meeting was done in a drawing room and no one was aware of the election process. "Even the members who were elected were not aware of the said process. Even, I being the patron, was not aware of this election," Dr Chaudhary said, adding so long they were busy conducting the centenary celebrations. "So, now we have decided to hold the election so that everyone gets a fair chance." However, Dr Sachchidanand Kumar, the incumbent treasurer of the association, denied the allegations levelled by Dr Chaudhary. "The alumni association is an independent body formed in 1936, and the principal has nothing to do with it. The principal has a role in the College Foundation Day committee but no jurisdiction over the alumni association," said Dr Sachchidanand, adding the election process was completed on Feb 25 itself. "The date is followed every time as maximum number of members are present because we celebrate the foundation day. A letter in this regard with the sign of former president Dr Satyajit Kumar Singh and secretary Dr Narendra Pratap Singh was also released." The letter read Dr R N Singh was unanimously elected the president, Dr Dinesh Kumar secretary, and Dr Sachchidanand continuing as the treasurer. Among other new members, Dr Ram Raj Ravi is the senior vice-president (VP), Shishir Kumar and Dr Rekha Sinha VP, and Dr Braj Nandan Kumar senior joint secretary. The principal is the chief patron (ex-officio) and the superintendent the patron (ex-officio), read the letter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Investing $200 with AI could earn you a second salary. Exinity Capital Learn More Undo Dr Sachchidanand even levelled various allegations over the centenary celebration, citing huge amount being charged from the members in the name of registration and poor management of the function. "The registration was like a movie ticket being sold in black. It started from Rs 7,000 and went up to a whopping Rs 25,000," alleged Dr Sachchidanand.
