Policeman Killed In Munger: ‘Jungle Raj In Bihar’

Munger Policeman Shot Dead: Bihar’s law & order has seemingly deteriorated. This couldn’t be happening at a worse time for Nitish Kumar, as the assembly elections are just months away. It’s not just the civilians; even the police are not safe and are being murdered at will. The latest victim of such a violent crime was ASI Santosh Kumar, who passed away on Friday. 

Munger, Bihar: ASI Santosh Kumar was attacked with a sharp weapon while mediating a dispute between two groups in Munger. He was severely injured, treated at a private hospital, and later referred to Patna for advanced treatment. Police are investigating the incident pic.twitter.com/TM9ENaEs6a

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ASI Santosh Kumar died in Patna during treatment. He was attacked with a sharp weapon in Munger last Friday, March 14. Given his serious condition, doctors had referred him to Patna. He died late Friday night during treatment in Patna.

Four persons have been arrested so far.

Bihar Police Association president Mrityunjay Kumar Singh said, “ASI Santosh Kumar Singh was attacked when he was trying to solve a dispute. He was taken to the hospital… He died around 3 AM [on Saturday]. A similar incident occurred in Araria a few days ago, where police personnel were attacked when they went to arrest miscreants. We demand compensation and a job for ASI Santosh Kumar’s family.”

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: On Munger ASI Santosh Kumar Singh’s death case, Bihar Police Association President Mrityunjay Kumar Singh says, “… ASI Santosh Kumar Singh was attacked when he was trying to solve a dispute… He was taken to the hospital and he died at around 3 am… Two… https://t.co/kTYU61BKCR pic.twitter.com/qMofZFRGD3

— ANI (@ANI) March 15, 2025

ASI Santosh Kumar’s body will be taken to Munger and a guard of honour will be accorded at the police lines. Later, the body will be sent to his ancestral village, Mohania, in Bhojpur.

Munger SP Syed Imran Masood said: “The family of one Ranbir Kumar, who were intoxicated, were creating a ruckus in Nandalpur village. ASI Santosh Kumar Singh reached the spot to carry out an investigation. But the family attacked Santosh Kumar Singh and his team, injuring him. He was admitted to the hospital and was later referred to Patna. Ranbir Kumar’s family is now absconding and efforts are underway to arrest them.”

VIDEO | Bihar: An ASI, Santosh Kumar Singh, was attacked by some assailants in Munger district’s Nandalpur village. Here’s what SP Syed Imran Masood said on the incident:

“We received information that the family of Ranbir Kumar, who were intoxicated, were creating ruckus in… pic.twitter.com/fhSYqgFgcH

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 15, 2025

RJD Says ‘Jungle Raj’ Prevails In Bihar

Following the incident, politics in the state has once again intensified. The RJD has attacked the government. RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari said the public will be truly served if the Nitish Kumar government departs. “Two ASIs have been murdered in two days and Nitish Kumar is sleeping,” he said.

“A jungle raj prevails in Bihar. If police officers are not safe, then ordinary people are at the mercy of God,” he said.

This Is Part Of A Conspiracy: BJP

Following the RJD’s statement, the BJP hit back saying this was the Opposition’s conspiracy. Party spokesperson Prabhakar Mishra said that the way police personnel are targeted in Bihar could be part of a conspiracy. “This could also be the Opposition’s method of defaming the government,” he said

Cop Killed In Araria

Recently, ASI Rajiv Ranjan was killed in Araria during a scuffle that broke out while trying to arrest a criminal. DSP Forbesganj Mukesh Kumar Saha said that the police had got information about a criminal, Anmol Yadav, attending a wedding. When the police team went there and arrested him, the local villagers entered into an altercation with the police, and they managed to release Anmol Yadav.

ASI Rajiv Ranjan was attacked by the villagers at the time to free the criminal.