Bihar Politics: Bihar Minister’s Convoy Attacked During Visit to Accident Victim’s Family

Bihar Politics] Concerns over law and order in Bihar intensified after a convoy carrying state minister Arun Shankar Prasad was attacked in Madhubani’s Khajauli area. The minister had visited the family of a road accident victim to offer condolences. During the visit, local residents reportedly protested against the police administration, alleging that the vehicle involved in the fatal accident was linked to liquor smuggling. [Convoy Attack] The protest escalated, and demonstrators surrounded the minister’s vehicle. Stone-pelting reportedly damaged the convoy, including breaking the rear window of the minister’s car. Security personnel safely evacuated the minister without injuries. Prasad accused workers of the opposition RJD of being behind the incident, while police stated that strict action would be taken against those responsible. [UP Crime Crackdown] Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Police carried out multiple anti-crime operations. In Ayodhya, notorious criminal Bhanu Singh was killed in an STF encounter. Separate police actions in Bulandshahr, Lucknow, and Hapur led to the arrest of several accused individuals, including a harassment suspect and five alleged criminals, with stolen property and weapons reportedly recovered during the operations.