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Crime
Police team attacked during truck inspection near Nazirpur Hat, three arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 08:34 AM
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During a routine truck inspection near Nazirpur Hat in Darbhanga district, a crowd surrounded the police team, assaulted ASI Raju Kumar and briefly held him hostage. Three individuals were later taken into custody.
A routine inspection of a truck near Nazirpur Hat in the Darbhanga district of Bihar turned violent on Saturday when a crowd gathered around the police patrol. According to police officials, the mob confronted the team, physically assaulted Assistant Sub-Inspector Raju Kumar and his accompanying constables, and temporarily detained the ASI as a hostage.
Witnesses said the confrontation escalated after the police attempted to verify the truck's documents. The crowd allegedly stripped the ASI of his badge and uniform insignia before the officers managed to break free. Law enforcement personnel reported injuries to several constables during the melee.
The police response involved sealing off the area and conducting a swift operation to restore order. Three suspects identified as the primary aggressors were arrested on the spot and taken to the local police station for further questioning. The incident has prompted a review of security protocols for roadside inspections in the region.
District authorities have assured the public that a detailed inquiry will be launched to determine the cause of the unrest and to hold those responsible accountable. No damage to the inspected vehicle was reported, and the truck was allowed to proceed after the investigation.
The episode highlights growing tensions between transport operators and law enforcement in parts of Bihar, raising concerns about the safety of police personnel during routine checks.
Witnesses said the confrontation escalated after the police attempted to verify the truck's documents. The crowd allegedly stripped the ASI of his badge and uniform insignia before the officers managed to break free. Law enforcement personnel reported injuries to several constables during the melee.
The police response involved sealing off the area and conducting a swift operation to restore order. Three suspects identified as the primary aggressors were arrested on the spot and taken to the local police station for further questioning. The incident has prompted a review of security protocols for roadside inspections in the region.
District authorities have assured the public that a detailed inquiry will be launched to determine the cause of the unrest and to hold those responsible accountable. No damage to the inspected vehicle was reported, and the truck was allowed to proceed after the investigation.
The episode highlights growing tensions between transport operators and law enforcement in parts of Bihar, raising concerns about the safety of police personnel during routine checks.