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A tragic incident shocked a village in Sitamarhi when a young man was found dead under suspicious circumstances at his home during his sister’s wedding preparations. Family members said celebrations suddenly turned into mourning after the body was discovered. Police have launched an investigation and are awaiting post-mortem results to determine the exact cause of death. Authorities said all angles, including possible foul play, are being examined. The incident has created tension and grief in the local community. © Images used for illustrative purposes only. Copyrights belong to their respective owners.

In a major anti-corruption action, a Sub-Inspector was caught red-handed accepting a ₹7,000 bribe in Madhepura district. The vigilance team conducted a trap operation after receiving complaints that the officer was demanding money to process a land-related report. He was arrested on the spot while accepting the cash. Officials said documents and evidence related to the case have been seized, and further investigation is underway to determine whether more officials are involved. The incident highlights ongoing concerns over corruption in local administrative processes. © Images used for illustrative purposes only. Copyrights belong to their respective owners.

Police have recovered a pistol and several live cartridges from a madrasa in East Champaran district, leading to the detention of three individuals in connection with the case. The recovery was made during a raid conducted on the basis of specific intelligence inputs. According to officials, the operation was carried out to verify information about possible illegal activities linked to the premises. Following the raid, three persons associated with the madrasa were taken into custody and are currently being questioned. Police have also formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the matter in detail and determine the source of the weapons. The premises have been sealed, and forensic teams are analysing evidence collected from the site, including documents and electronic devices. Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage and mobile data to establish whether there are links to a larger network. Security has been tightened in the surrounding area as a precautionary measure. Officials stated that all possible angles are being investigated, including the possibility of organised illegal activity. The incident has raised concerns regarding the circulation of illegal arms and the need for vigilance in sensitive locations. © Images used for illustrative purposes only. Copyrights belong to their respective owners.