Clash in Bihar: Locals Attack Police During Arrest Operation

In Bihar's Darbhanga district, three policemen were injured after an alleged attack by locals when attempting to arrest an individual. The situation escalated with locals freeing the accused and burning tyres. Additional police faced stone-pelters before regaining control. Four people have been detained, and investigations continue.

In a chaotic turn of events in Bihar's Darbhanga district, three policemen were left injured after an allegedly aggressive local crowd targeted them during an arrest operation, according to senior officers.

The conflict unfolded in the Abhanda area, under Laheriasarai police station's jurisdiction, as locals allegedly freed a detainee and resorted to burning tyres and obstructing footpaths to hinder police efforts.

Further reinforcements also faced hostility, with stone-pelting reported. Despite the aggression, law enforcement reported regaining control after a mild show of force. Four individuals have been detained, including the subject of the initial arrest warrant, as investigations progress.

(With inputs from agencies.)