Incidents of attack on policemen are increasing continuously in Bihar. Three days ago in Araria, an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) was killed during the arrest of a warrantee, know the whole case? 
Bihar News:-Bihar has once again witnessed a brutal attack on the police. Just three days after an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) was killed in Araria during an arrest operation, another police officer has lost his life in Munger.
The latest incident took place in Nandlalpur village, under Mufassil police station in Munger district. The deceased police officer has been identified as ASI Santosh Kumar, who was posted at Mufassil police station for the past one year. He was originally from Bhabua, Bihar.
How the Incident Unfolded?
On Friday night, around 8 PM, the police received a distress call informing them about a fight between two groups near ITC Nandlalpur. ASI Santosh Kumar, along with a police team, rushed to the spot to control the situation and mediate between the two groups.
However, as soon as he started intervening, one of the groups attacked him with a sharp weapon. Before ASI Santosh Kumar could react, he was struck multiple times on the head. The brutal assault left him unconscious, and he collapsed on the ground.
Police Tried to Save Him, But It Was Too Late
Seeing him critically injured, his fellow officers immediately took him to Sadar Hospital, where doctors provided initial treatment. However, given the seriousness of his condition, he was referred to Patna for advanced medical care. Unfortunately, before he could reach Patna, ASI Santosh Kumar succumbed to his injuries.
The news of his death spread rapidly, creating panic and outrage in the area.
Police Statement on the Attack
According to Munger Sadar SDPO Abhishek Anand, the police control room had received a Dial 112 emergency call about a violent clash between two families in Nandlalpur village. ASI Santosh Kumar and his team reached the spot to control the situation.
While trying to calm down the fight, a man from one of the groups attacked ASI Santosh Kumar with a sharp weapon, hitting him on the head. The officer suffered serious injuries, leading to his death.
The police have launched a massive search operation to catch those responsible for this heinous crime.
Araria Case: Another ASI Killed Just Days Ago
Before the Munger incident, a similar attack happened in Araria on Wednesday night, where an ASI named Rajiv Ranjan was beaten to death.
ASI Rajiv Ranjan was from the 2007 batch and was posted in Araria. He was on a raid operation in Fulkaaha police station area (Manikpur village) to arrest a fugitive.
However, during the operation, an angry mob confronted the police team, leading to a violent clash. In the scuffle, ASI Rajiv Ranjan was pushed to the ground and brutally beaten. He was rushed to Forbesganj hospital in a critical condition, but he could not survive.
After this tragic incident, the police launched a major crackdown, arresting multiple suspects. So far, the police have filed an FIR against 18 identified persons and 20-25 unidentified individuals in connection with the murder.
Rising Attacks on Police in Bihar: A Serious Concern
The back-to-back killings of police officers in Bihar have raised serious concerns about law and order in the state. In just three days, two ASIs have been murdered while performing their duty.
- In Araria, ASI Rajiv Ranjan was beaten to death by a mob while trying to arrest a suspect.
- In Munger, ASI Santosh Kumar was attacked with a sharp weapon while trying to resolve a dispute.
Both cases highlight the growing risk police officers face while carrying out their duties. The government and law enforcement agencies now face mounting pressure to take strict action against those responsible and prevent such attacks in the future.
The people of Bihar, especially the families of these fallen officers, are demanding justice. The state police department has assured strict action and swift arrests in both cases.
