Bihar Horror: Family Brutally Attacked for Testifying in Murder Case
Three family members were brutally attacked in Bihar's Aurangabad after testifying in a murder case. Read the full details of the assault here.
In a shocking incident of violence in Bihar's Aurangabad district, three members of a family were severely injured after being targeted by villagers. The brutal attack, which took place in Bela village under the Mufassil police station area, is allegedly a direct result of the family's refusal to withdraw their testimony in a murder trial.
A Violent Ambush at Home
The victims—a man, his wife, and his son—were reportedly ambushed inside their own home. According to Dharamvir Paswan, one of the injured, the attackers stormed into their residence, unleashed a barrage of abusive language, and began a savage assault using sticks and iron rods.
The violence was so intense that Dharamvir suffered a serious injury to his head. His wife and son were also beaten, leaving all three in critical condition. The situation only subsided when other villagers intervened, stepping in to stop the attackers and prevent further casualties.
The Root of the Conflict: A Father's Murder
This assault is not an isolated event but the culmination of a long-standing and bloody feud. The tragedy began on February 9, 2021, when Dharamvir’s father was murdered. Seeking justice, Dharamvir stood his ground and provided crucial testimony in court against the accused.
As the legal proceedings continued, the tension escalated. Dharamvir claims that the accused had been consistently threatening his family, pressuring them to settle the matter and withdraw the case from court. When the family refused to be intimidated or compromise on the murder investigation, the accused allegedly resorted to physical violence.
The Accused and Police Action
Dharamvir has named four individuals from the same village as the perpetrators of the attack: Krishna Paswan, Umesh Paswan, Vimla Devi, and Lalsa Devi.
Following the incident, the injured were rushed to Sadar Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Mufassil police arrived at the scene shortly after being notified and recorded the statements of the victims.
Official Statement
Mufassil Station House Officer (SHO) Ashok Kumar confirmed that a deep-rooted dispute exists between the two parties, which is already the subject of ongoing court proceedings. He stated that an FIR has been officially registered regarding the assault and that the police are taking further necessary action.
While the police have initiated the investigation, the statements of the accused party had not been obtained at the time of the initial report. Authorities have indicated that the perspective of the accused will be integrated into the investigation as it progresses.