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Crime
Ward Councillor Shivshankar Mahato Attacked After Encroachment Removal in Muzaffarpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 08:07 AM
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In Sikandarpur area of Muzaffarpur, Ward No. 45 councilor Shivshankar Mahato was assaulted with a pistol butt after a demolition of illegal encroachments, sustaining head injuries.
The removal of illegal structures near Soda Godam Road in Sikandarpur, Muzaffarpur, triggered a violent confrontation. Shortly after the demolition, a group of individuals surrounded Ward No. 45 councilor Shivshankar Mahato and launched an attack.
According to eyewitnesses, the assailants used the butt of a pistol to strike the councilor on the head, causing visible injuries. Mahato was reported to be wounded and required immediate medical attention.
Local authorities were alerted to the incident, and an investigation has been launched to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the assault.
According to eyewitnesses, the assailants used the butt of a pistol to strike the councilor on the head, causing visible injuries. Mahato was reported to be wounded and required immediate medical attention.
Local authorities were alerted to the incident, and an investigation has been launched to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the assault.