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Avinash Kumar

Avinash Kumar

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

5 die in ‘hooch tragedy’ in Bihar’s Saran district

Viscera samples have been preserved for forensic examination and further investigation. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 13:55 IST

No plans to carve new UT out of Bihar and Bengal: Nityanand Rai

Minister of state for home (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 21:36 IST

Permission before prosecution: Bihar govt’s protective shield to officials on duty

Permission before prosecution: Bihar govt’s protective shield to officials on duty

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 21:44 IST

CISF jawan posted at Gaya Airport dies under mysterious circumstances

CISF jawan posted at Gaya Airport dies under mysterious circumstances

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 17:17 IST

Bihar PHQ issues alert on child-lifting rumours

Bihar police headquarters

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 13:34 IST

Shah’s message from Bihar: Will win West Bengal polls, drive out infiltrators

Union home minister Amit Shah addresses a gathering during the inauguration of Border Out Posts ‘Leti’ and ‘Indarwa’ and e-unveiling and e-foundation laying of various works of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Araria, Bihar, on Thursday. (@AmitShah/X)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 13:28 IST

Court sentences retd teacher to death for chopping wife into 12 pieces on 57th marriage anniversary

Convicted and sentenced ex-teacher Birbal Prasad Sahu (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 12:43 IST

Custodial torture case: IPS officer from Bihar held, released by court

Custodial torture case: IPS officer from Bihar held, released by court

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 02:12 IST

Shah to review Nepal border security during Bihar tour from Feb 25

Union home minister Amit Shah during the 87th Raising Day Parade of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Guwahati on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 12:35 IST

Junior engineer caught red-handed by SVU in Muzaffarpur

Junior engineer caught red-handed by SVU in Muzaffarpur

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 12:58 IST

‘Bihar Naxalism-free’: Senior armed Maoist surrenders in Munger

DIG, Munger with Bihar STF personnel showing surrendered Naxalite Suresh Koda alias Mustakim with arms and bullets during a press conference in Munger on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 17:11 IST

15 minor girls rescued, seven orchestra owners held in Saran

15 minor girls rescued, seven orchestra owners held in Saran

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 17:09 IST

Pappu Yadav gets bail in ’95 case, but to stay in jail due to FIR in another case

MP Pappu Yadav at the Civil Court in Patna on Tuesday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 17:21 IST

Bihar govt plans to provide 150,000 jobs, employment in 2026: Official

Bihar govt plans to provide 150,000 jobs, employment in 2026: Official

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 17:08 IST

Pappu Yadav arrested, hospitalised, to stay in 2-day judicial custody

Independent Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, being escorted by police personnel after his arrest in connection with a case dating back to 1995, in Patna on Friday night. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 12:45 IST

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav arrested in 1995 forgery case amid midnight drama

Patna: Police and security personnel arrive to arrest MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav in connection with an old case. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 02:22 IST

Absconding robber, carrying ₹2L bounty, killed in encounter with STF

Absconding robber, carrying <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2L bounty, killed in encounter with STF

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 17:09 IST

4 tourists found dead in Rajgir dharmshala, probe on

4 tourists found dead in Rajgir dharmshala, probe on

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 17:08 IST

Four people from Bengaluru found hanging at dharmshala in Bihar’s Rajgir

Police said they were investigating whether it was a case of suicide or murder. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 11:07 IST

Stern action against playing vulgar songs: Bihar dy CM

Bihar Dy CMSamrat Choudhary and others during promotion of movie 'Godaan' at his residence in Patna, Thursday (SANTOSH KUMAR/HT)

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 17:09 IST

Bihar to procure 4 hi-tech Range Rovers for CM Nitish Kumar’s security

Armoured Range Rover that the Bihar government is likely to purchase for the CM’s convoy. (media.landrover.com)

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 11:22 IST

Bihar to get four bulletproof Range Rover SUVs for CM Nitish Kumar’s convoy

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (ANI)

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 09:29 IST

Scolded by families for being spotted with boys, 4 Bihar girls die by suicide

Police said all four girls has been cremated when they reached the village in Bihar's Aurangabad district. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 05:10 IST

Bihar: 4 girls ‘die by suicide’ over ‘parental rebuke for returning from school with boys’

Bihar: 4 girls ‘die by suicide’ over ‘parental rebuke for returning from school with boys’

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 21:52 IST

Bihar moves NEET student death case to CBI, family voices distrust

Bihar seeks CBI probe into NEET aspirant's death

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 01:03 IST

NEET girl’s death: Bihar govt recommends CBI probe

Deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary, who also holds the home portfolio, said that chief minister Nitish Kumar has urged the Centre to transfer the probe into the NEET aspirant’s death in Patna (Case No. 14/26) to the CBI. (AP)

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 12:55 IST

Bihar govt seeks CBI probe into Patna NEET aspirant’s death; sexual assault suspected

The Bihar government has sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the recent death of a female National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant in Patna (Representative photo)

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 06:56 IST

3 killed in separate incidents, 2 over 2 inches of land in Patna: Cops

In one incident, a man opened fired indiscriminately, killing his aunt and a passerby over a land dispute. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 13:30 IST

Engineering graduate killed in Saran, one held

Engineering graduate killed in Saran, one held

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 13:14 IST

Forensic analysis reveals sexual assault on NEET aspirant in Patna hostel death

While the police had initially termed the death a case of suicide, the victim’s family alleged that she was sexually assaulted and accused the authorities of attempting to cover up the incident.

Updated on Jan 27, 2026 01:07 IST

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