Updated Mar 05, 2021 | 14:15 IST
A youth shot dead a 40-year-old woman after she objected to him molesting her 15-year-old daughter at a village in Patna district of Bihar on Wednesday morning. Woman shot dead in Bihar [Representative image] | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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Around 10 days ago, the now-deceased woman s 15-year-old daughter was allegedly molested by the accused, identified as Chandan Yadav.
The woman confronted Chandan after the molestation incident.
On Wednesday morning, Chandan and his supporters opened fire at the woman and her family members.
Patna: It seems that the law and order situation is collapsing in Bihar as a 25-year-old allegedly shot dead a 40-year-old woman after she objected to the molestation of her 15-year-old daughter by him. The killing took place at Jaggubigha village within the jurisdiction of Fatuha police station in Patna (rural) early Wednesday.
PATNA: Some J&K-based terrorist outfits are hiring youths from Seemanchal region allegedly for terror funding. Initial investigation revealed that the youths were paid handsome money as commission for transporting counterfeit Indian currency notes from Nepal to J&K.
The startling fact came to light during interrogation of one Md. Parvez (20), who was arrested by the SSB from Leti border outpost area along Indo-Nepal border in Araria district. Counterfeit currency notes in denominations of Rs. 200 and Rs. 500 worth Rs.1.65 lakh were seized from his possession.
During interrogation, Parvez revealed that he used to deposit the money in the bank accounts of some people from J&K and Maharashtra with the help of incharge of customer service points of private banks. The account numbers were obtained from his mobile phone, which was seized by the police.
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PATNA: After several months, the state did not record any Covid casualty on Sunday. At 25, the state also recorded lowest number of daily Covid cases on Sunday.
The trend shows that new cases started dipping in February. A slight increase, however, was recorded on February 21 and February 22 when 94 and 84 cases new cases were recorded, respectively. On February 2, 118 people had tested positive, the maximum in the month so far.
A health department official said the situation in Bihar was under control unlike some other states which are witnessing increase in new cases and infection rate.
As per the State Health Society, Bihar’s tally has now increased to 2,62,534. However, with 2,60,594 recoveries, there are 397 active cases in the state.
RJD and Congress legislators at a joint protest on the assembly premises on Thursday
PATNA: The budget session of the state legislature, which started on February 19, has seen members of opposition parties adopting novel ways to protest frequent rise in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinders.
The opposition legislators are also highlighting the problems faced by farmers and their nationwide agitation against the three farm laws enacted by the Centre.
Leader of opposition in state assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav took to the unique way of highlighting the problems of farmers. On February 22, when deputy CM-cum-finance minister Tarkishore Prasad was to present the state budget in the state assembly, Tejashwi, accompanied by his two staff, started from his official residence for the assembly driving a tractor to show his support to the farmers’ agitation and protest against the rise in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinders. The image immediately went viral on the social me
Bihar deputy chief minister and state finance minister Tar Kishore Prasad
Deputy chief minister and state finance minister Tar Kishore Prasad presents Bihar Budget 2021. Here are the highlights: Call centres to be established to ensure door-step treatment for animals. Mobile apps will also be launched to ensure the same. All villages to have solar street lights. Rs 250 crores allocated to build links roads in rural areas. Budget allocates Rs 90 crore for old-age homes. Govt to give Rs 25,000 to unmarried women on passing intermediate exams and Rs 50,000 after they have completed their bachelor s exam. Govt has approved 1,15, 116 applications for students credit card scheme.