Avinash, a senior correspondent, reports on crime, railways, defence and social sector, with specialisation in police, home department and other investigation agencies.
Articles by Avinash Kumar
ED questions Rabri Devi, Tej Pratap; summons Lalu Yadav
The ED’s case stems from an FIR registered by the CBI over malpractices in railway recruitment during 2004-09 when Lalu Prasad was the railways minister.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 06:17 PM IST
Those challenging police will face bullets: Bihar top cops
Bihar police warn of strict action against attackers, stating they can carry out encounters if needed. Recent violence has raised concerns about law and order.
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 08:00 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Cop dances on Holi following Tej Pratap Yadav’s order in Bihar, suspended
A video showing Deepak Kumar in uniform following Yadav’s order to dance went viral on social media on Saturday, triggering a sharp reaction from the Opposition
Published on Mar 16, 2025 05:56 PM IST
Bihar police officer probing drunken brawl dies after being attacked by mob
This is the second such fatal attack on a police officer by a mob in Bihar within a span of three days
Published on Mar 15, 2025 03:07 PM IST
Engineering student stabbed to death another injured in Saran; two held
An engineering student was stabbed to death while another was critically injured over a petty dispute at Saran’s Bhagwan Bazar police station area.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:45 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
JD(U) MLA pulls out pistol on school teacher, gives him 5 days to vacate house
The primary school teacher told the police that JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal and his armed associates gave him five days to vacate his house or face consequences
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 07:41 PM IST
IIT-Patna's third year B. Tech student from Telangana dies by suicide
A B. Tech student from Telangana died by suicide at IIT Patna's campus after jumping from the 7th floor. Protests erupted among students demanding a probe.
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 07:15 PM IST
Assam man dies, son injured after found unconscious near railway track in Bihar
The incident occurred under the Begusarai-Khagaria rail section of the Samastipur rail division, East Central Railway
Published on Feb 22, 2025 01:38 PM IST
Minor student gangraped in Bhagalpur, 4 arrested: Police
Police have arrested four persons under The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) act
Published on Feb 20, 2025 09:29 AM IST
Bihar: Internet services suspended in Jamui over communal tensions
The state government asked the district administration to impose the ban under Section 5 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 till 4am on February 20.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 02:54 PM IST
Bihar to forcibly retire aged 50+ unfit cops
Bihar police plan to retire personnel over 50 deemed unfit, sparking controversy and concerns about bias and morale among lower-rank officials.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 07:06 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
9 cops among 24 hurt in Bihar clash between 2 groups in Madhepura district: SP
Police said about 15 more persons who indulged in violence and attacked the police have been identified
Published on Feb 08, 2025 01:14 PM IST
Former Maoist shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Gaya, probe on
Police said Rambilas Manjhi had allegedly killed a man of Hari-Bigha village and grabbed his farmland.
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 12:10 PM IST
A theft suspect dies in police lock-up in Muzaffarpur, two cops suspended
Shivam Kumar Jha from the Kalwari village was picked up on Tuesday late evening for questioning regarding a recent bike theft
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 03:24 PM IST
NEET case: Patna court issues arrest warrant against mastermind Mukhiya
The EOU, the ED, and the Central Bureau of Investigation are actively investigating the matter to take it to a conclusive end, said a senior police official.
Published on Jan 28, 2025 07:40 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Anant Singh surrenders, Mokama remains tense after 2nd firing incident
Mokama constituency faces renewed violence as Anant Singh surrenders after gang clashes. Arrests made amid fears of escalating gang wars in Patna.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:21 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
ED raids 19 locations in probe against Bihar bank linked to RJD leader for fraud
The federal agency is probing money laundering allegations in connection with loan fraud at Vaishali Shahari Vikas Cooperative Bank
Published on Jan 10, 2025 06:27 PM IST
52-year-old government school teacher shot dead in Gopalganj
Senior police officer said that preliminary investigations suggest the killing was motivated by an old political enmity
Published on Jan 10, 2025 03:30 PM IST
NEET PG: FIR against PG student after recovery of OMR sheets, currency
The recoveries were made from the room of Ajay Kumar Singh at Chanakya hostel in the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 07:52 AM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Prashant Kishor arrested from hunger strike site in Patna
Prashant Kishor began his indefinite hunger strike on January 2 demanding the cancellation of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)’s preliminary examination over allegations of paper leak
Published on Jan 06, 2025 08:51 AM IST
Ara woman becomes first in Bihar to get citizenship under CAA
Bihar issued its first citizenship certificate under the CAA to Sumitra Rani Saha, marking a historic step in implementing the Act.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 06:50 PM IST
Avinash KumarPrashant Ranjan, Patna
BPSC aspirant slapping case: NHRC directs Bihar CS to ‘take appropriate action’
The NHRC deemed Singh’s actions “not justified at all” during its proceedings while referencing the widely circulated video
Published on Jan 04, 2025 01:04 PM IST
Bihar shelter home case: Main accused, two others acquitted for want of evidence
Special judge Ajay Kumar Mall acquitted Thakur and his associates, Sahista Praveen alias Madhu, and Krishna Kumar, in the Swadhar Griha case as the prosecution failed to prove the charges
Published on Jan 03, 2025 11:52 AM IST
BPSC protest: FIRs registered against protestors, coaching institute owners
Patna police registered separate FIRs against the BPSC agitators, teachers, coaching institutes owners on the charges of provocation, spreading rumours etc.
Published on Dec 26, 2024 07:59 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
NIA conducts raids in Bihar in connection with recovery of AK-47 parts
The NIA conducted searches at 17 locations in Bihar linked to a case of illegal arms trade, recovering documents and cash amid ongoing investigations.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 05:59 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Bengaluru techie suicide: Family demands justice, action against ‘harassers’
The deceased software engineer, residing at Marathahalli, Bengaluru, died allegedly by suicide on Monday after leaving behind a 40-page note detailing the reasons behind his step
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna/ Bengaluru
BPSC 70th prelims on Dec 13, EOU warns candidates against cyber fraudsters’ trap
BPSC has clarified that the state preliminary examination will be held on 13 December in a ‘one shift-one paper’ format.
Published on Dec 09, 2024 06:20 PM IST
BPSC exam protest: Police arrest leader, book Khan Sir’s coaching centre
Police arrested Dilip Kumar for leading BPSC exam protests and filed an FIR against Khan Global Studies for sharing misleading arrest claims.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 06:23 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Hospital staff dump mentally ill patients; 1 found dead, 1 missing
On Monday, police detained Harendra Kumar AND Sranjan, who said that the patient who was in relatively better condition was left at Tengra More, 20kmfrom the hospital, while the second patient, who was more critical, was abandoned near a templenear Pokhrahi village, 20km from the Sadar hospital.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Ex-DGP Ojha, who attacked criminal-politician nexus in Bihar, dies at 82
Former Bihar DGP DP Ojha, known for his integrity and anti-corruption stance, passed away at 82. He bravely challenged political criminalization during his tenure.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 06:36 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna