In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through Bihar’s capital, a young man brutally murdered his own uncle on a busy Patna street Thursday afternoon. Eyewitnesses watched in horror as the nephew repeatedly slashed the victim’s face and neck with a sharp weapon, right in the middle of the day amid passersby.
The gruesome attack unfolded in the Chowk police station area, specifically at Bengali Tola More. A video of the savage assault has since exploded across social media, drawing widespread outrage. Patna police acted with remarkable speed, apprehending the suspect within hours and recovering the bloodied weapon from his possession.
Subdivisional Police Officer Kumar Gaurav of Patna City-2 confirmed the details. Officers rushed to the scene after reports of a body lying on the road. The victim was identified as Mohammad Rais. Forensic teams scoured the site for evidence, while CCTV footage from nearby areas played a crucial role in tracking down the killer.
The accused turned out to be the deceased’s nephew, driven by deep-seated family grudges. Preliminary investigations reveal the nephew’s wife had been allegedly tormented by relatives, fueling his rage to this fatal extreme. Senior police officials have formed a special investigation team to probe deeper into the motives and circumstances.
Political fallout was swift. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) slammed the state government, sharing the viral video on X with scathing remarks about lawlessness under the current regime. ‘This is the dream Bihar of Nitish’s sycophants,’ they posted, highlighting rising murders and unchecked crime.
As the city reels from this daylight horror, questions loom over public safety and familial tensions boiling over into violence. Police assure a thorough probe, but the incident underscores the urgent need for better conflict resolution in strained households.