In a chilling incident in the Dulhinbazar police station area of Paliganj subdivision in Patna, members of an alleged sand-mafia gang used an SUV to run down two Special Armed Police (SAP) jawans on duty. One jawan died on the spot, while the other suffered critical injuries. Two suspects have been arrested after law-enforcement agencies responded rapidly. The incident highlights the increasing brazenness of illegal sand-mining networks in the region, which have clashed with state machinery in recent weeks. Local officials expressed deep concern about the escalation, noting that frontline officers face rising risk while performing crackdowns. The state administration has vowed strong action and announced that additional personnel will be deployed in high-risk zones. Community members pointed out that sand-mining operations often enjoy local complicity, making enforcement difficult. The fatal attack comes amid broader efforts to control illegal extractive activities in the flood-prone zones of Bihar. Analysts say the government’s response may determine whether law-and-order credibility in such areas improves.
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