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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Properties of rape accused razed in Bihar, locals dub it 'bulldozer justice model'
The house and an eatery owned by a resident of Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, accused of raping a girl, were razed in an operation conducted under the supervision of the police and local administration, an official said. According to SP (Rural), Muzaffarpur, Vidya Sagar, the operation took place on Thursday (June 5, 2025) in Turki police station area of Kurhani sub-division, where the incident took place close on the heels of the much talked about death of another minor girl, a Dalit, because of injuries suffered in a sexual assault. "We had attached the properties of the accused, who had been absconding ever since he raped a girl in the neighbourhood. Today, earth-mover machines were brought in and needful action was taken in the operation, which was led by Sub Divisional Magistrate (West) Shreya Shri," Ms. Sagar said. Also Read | Supreme Court puts brakes on 'bulldozer culture' "The accused, who had been dodging the police, has surrendered. Further action will be taken as per directions of the court," the SP said. The action, which locals believe to be inspired by the 'bulldozer justice model' of Yogi Adityanath in adjoining Uttar Pradesh, took place hours after Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha had visited the district and vowed stern action against the culprits in both rape cases, which have brought the Nitish Kumar government under heavy opposition fire. "The action against the accused should serve as a reminder to all those who have a propensity for committing heinous offences. They will not be able to escape the long arms of law," Ms. Sagar added.
India Today
01-06-2025
- India Today
Video of UP girl cutting birthday cake with pistol in hand goes viral, case filed
A young girl in Bihar's Muzaffarpur is seen cutting a birthday cake with a country-made pistol in hand in a viral video. The footage shows her waving the firearm in the air while dancing to a Bhojpuri song. Surrounded by children and other attendees, she is also seen distributing the video, originally posted on Instagram, quickly gained traction on social media, prompting immediate action from local authorities. Taking note of the incident, Vidya Sagar, Rural Superintendent of Police, directed the concerned police station to take swift action. advertisementSpeaking to India Today, Rural SP Vidya Sagar said, 'A viral video has come to our notice in which a girl is seen cutting a cake with a country-made pistol in hand and later waving it in the air. This act is completely illegal and is a violation of the Arms Act. We have instructed the concerned police station to register a case and take action. The girl is being identified, and lawful action will be taken.' Police have initiated the process of identifying the girl and plan to summon her for questioning inputs from Manibhushan Sharma IN THIS STORY#Bihar
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Jewellery worth Rs15L looted from Muz shop
Patna: Around six armed criminals looted cash and jewellery worth Rs 15 lakh from a shop in Muzaffarpur district on Friday. The robbers held four shopkeepers hostage and physically assaulted the shop's owner, Vikash Kumar Gupta , before escaping on motorcycles. According to police, six bike-borne assailants, wearing saffron-coloured gamchas to conceal their faces, carried out the robbery. One of them had conducted a reconnaissance of the area, loitering near the shop while smoking a cigarette moments before the heist. Rural SP Vidya Sagar said, "The robbery occurred at a jewellery shop in the Turki police station area. Six criminals on two motorcycles carried out the act and they were armed. They came from the Vaishali side and fled in the same direction after committing the crime. The exact amount robbed has been claimed to be worth Rs 15 lakh. The district intelligence unit team has also been roped in for the investigation. CCTV footage from the site and nearby areas is being examined and raids are being conducted to arrest the criminals." The robbers initially targeted surrounding shops, including those selling paint, hardware and electronics. They took the shopkeepers hostage and forced them into the jewellery store to prevent resistance. The shop's owner, Vikash Kumar Gupta, was also taken hostage and beaten. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here To Read More - HR Management Tools Expertinspector Click Here Undo The assailants then emptied the cash register and looted gold and silver jewellery from the shop's locker in just under two minutes. The other shops were not targeted during the incident. "Six criminals arrived on black and red bikes, all armed. They took four shopkeepers from the market hostage and brought them into my shop, where I was assaulted. They took cash and jewellery from my shop. At the time of the incident, customers were also present," Gupta said. CCTV footage of the robbery has surfaced and shows the criminals in the act. The police are pursuing leads based on this evidence and have launched raids to arrest those involved.
