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Avinash Kumar

Avinash, a senior correspondent, reports on crime, railways, defence and social sector, with specialisation in police, home department and other investigation agencies.

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3 detained in Buxar over alleged plot to breach PM security: Cops

A (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Apr 10, 2026 02:11 pm IST

Methyl alcohol caused death of 11 people in East Champaran: DGP

Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar addresses a press conference at Sardar Patel Bhawan in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Published on Apr 08, 2026 03:14 am IST

Six held in Bihar’s Darbhanga jewellery loot case after police encounter, one injured

STF and Begusarai-Darbhanga police arrest six in Darbhanga robbery case; recovered gold, silver, cash, mobiles, and firearms. (Representative photo)

Published on Apr 05, 2026 03:07 pm IST

Boat with mostly women on board capsizes in Bihar’s Bagmati river, one drowns

People gather at the river after the boat capsized. (HT Photo)

Published on Apr 04, 2026 04:04 am IST

Eight accused arrested in Nalanda district after woman molested, dragged

As the incident has created nationwide outrage, the Bihar police headquarters (PHQ) asked the investigating officers to complete the probe swiftly and file the charge sheet.

Updated on Apr 02, 2026 08:42 am IST

40 booked, 4 arrested for Nalanda temple stampede

Family members of victims mourn outside a hospital after a stampede at the Sheetla Mata temple killed at least eight devotees and injured eight, in Bihar Sharif, Nalanda district, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 01, 2026 06:52 pm IST

8 die in stampede at Sheetla Mata temple in Nalanda

Family members of victims mourns at a government hospital after a stampede tragedy at the Sheetla Temple in Nalanda, Biharsharif, on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 01, 2026 10:51 am IST

Stampede breaks out at Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda; 8 feared dead

The stampede reportedly broke out at a Sheetla Temple in Nalanda, Bihar(X/@chandan_jha_11)

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 02:13 pm IST

Uncle hacks to death 3 minor siblings in Bihar’s Aurangabad

The deceased were identified as Anish (10), Ayush (7) and Anushka (5) while the accused was identified as Amant Pal (18)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 06:41 pm IST

Loss of trained commando in encounter shocks Bihar PHQ

Bihar police headquarters. (HT photo)

Published on Mar 19, 2026 10:48 pm IST

Anant Singh gets bail in Mokama poll murder of rival muscleman

Anant Singh (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 07:37 pm IST

STF jawan, 2 gangsters killed in Motihari encounter

Police have tightened security across the Chakia region following the encounter. (Shutterstock)

Published on Mar 17, 2026 05:47 pm IST

Bihar: STF jawan among three killed in Motihari encounter

Representational image.

Published on Mar 17, 2026 09:26 am IST

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

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

Published on Mar 13, 2026 07:25 pm IST

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

Minister of state for home (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 08, 2026 03:06 am 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

Published on Feb 28, 2026 03:14 am IST

CISF jawan posted at Gaya Airport dies under mysterious circumstances

CISF jawan posted at Gaya Airport dies under mysterious circumstances

Published on Feb 27, 2026 10:47 pm IST

Bihar PHQ issues alert on child-lifting rumours

Bihar police headquarters

Published on Feb 26, 2026 07:04 pm 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)

Published on Feb 26, 2026 06:58 pm 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 06:13 pm IST

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

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

Published on Feb 24, 2026 07:42 am 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)

Published on Feb 21, 2026 06:05 pm IST

Junior engineer caught red-handed by SVU in Muzaffarpur

Junior engineer caught red-handed by SVU in Muzaffarpur

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 06:28 pm 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)

Published on Feb 18, 2026 10:41 pm IST

15 minor girls rescued, seven orchestra owners held in Saran

15 minor girls rescued, seven orchestra owners held in Saran

Published on Feb 13, 2026 10:39 pm 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)

Published on Feb 10, 2026 10:51 pm 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

Published on Feb 09, 2026 10:38 pm 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)

Published on Feb 07, 2026 06:15 pm 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)

Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:52 am 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 06, 2026 10:39 pm IST

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