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Crime
Worker Abducted and Beaten After Testimony; Death During Treatment Sparks Police Inquiry
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM
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A worker accused of abducting and beating a witness has died during treatment, prompting questions about police conduct in Avtar Nagar, Bihar.
In Avtar Nagar, Bihar, a worker named Shambhu Sharan is accused of abducting and beating a witness who had testified against Mukesh Kumar Singh in case No. 367/24. The victim, identified as Sushma Devi, claims that Shambhu Sharan, along with Pintu and Dilesh, had previously threatened her at her home.
The alleged assault led to the victim’s death while she was receiving medical treatment. Police investigations are underway to determine whether the abduction and beating were premeditated and to assess the adequacy of law‑enforcement response.
Sushma Devi has filed a complaint alleging that the police failed to protect her and that the accused were not apprehended promptly. The case has raised concerns over the safety of witnesses in criminal proceedings in the region.
Local authorities have promised a thorough inquiry and have called for stricter measures to safeguard witnesses. The incident underscores the challenges faced by individuals who come forward in legal processes in rural Bihar.
The alleged assault led to the victim’s death while she was receiving medical treatment. Police investigations are underway to determine whether the abduction and beating were premeditated and to assess the adequacy of law‑enforcement response.
Sushma Devi has filed a complaint alleging that the police failed to protect her and that the accused were not apprehended promptly. The case has raised concerns over the safety of witnesses in criminal proceedings in the region.
Local authorities have promised a thorough inquiry and have called for stricter measures to safeguard witnesses. The incident underscores the challenges faced by individuals who come forward in legal processes in rural Bihar.