12-Year-Old Killed, Father Critical in Bihar Petrol Attack

A disturbing incident in the Kadwa police station area of Katihar district, Bihar, involved an attack on a father and son, where petrol was used as an accelerant. The attack resulted in the death of the 12-year-old son, and the father is currently in a critical state. Medical professionals are providing care to the father at Sadar Hospital in Katihar. The police have launched a thorough investigation with the assurance of swift arrests. The event took place in Kachora village, under the Kadwa police station jurisdiction, where unknown individuals set fire to a father and his son after dousing them with petrol. The young boy died as a result of the attack, and his father’s condition remains dire. Police have initiated a comprehensive inquiry following the incident. The local community is deeply shocked and saddened by the event. It was reported that the father and son were asleep when the attack happened. The local police are maintaining a strong presence in the area to address the rising tension. Laxmi Mandal, the grandfather of the deceased, has filed a complaint at the Kadwa police station, seeking justice for the family. The family demands the perpetrators be brought to account. The grandfather revealed that the deceased was sleeping with his father, Ram Kalyan Mandal. The other grandson was with him. The grandfather and grandson called for help, prompting the neighbors to assist. They were rushed to the hospital; however, the son passed away. The father was referred to Sadar Hospital in a critical state.