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ASI Shooting in Balirajgarh Village Sparks Outrage Among Women
✍️ Hindustan
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:33 PM
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An ASI officer fired shots in Balirajgarh village, Madhubani, leading to a heated protest by local women against the district magistrate.
In the early hours of Tuesday, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) opened fire in Balirajgarh village of Madhubani district, Bihar. The incident reportedly involved a confrontation with villagers, though details of the trigger remain unclear.
Following the shooting, a group of women from the village gathered outside the district magistrate’s office, demanding accountability and an immediate investigation. The protest was peaceful but vocal, with demands for the removal of the ASI involved.
The district administration has yet to release an official statement. Local police have been deployed to maintain order and to collect evidence from the scene. The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of law enforcement conduct in rural Bihar.
The incident has been reported by the national daily Hindustan, and authorities are expected to announce further actions in the coming hours.
Following the shooting, a group of women from the village gathered outside the district magistrate’s office, demanding accountability and an immediate investigation. The protest was peaceful but vocal, with demands for the removal of the ASI involved.
The district administration has yet to release an official statement. Local police have been deployed to maintain order and to collect evidence from the scene. The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of law enforcement conduct in rural Bihar.
The incident has been reported by the national daily Hindustan, and authorities are expected to announce further actions in the coming hours.