In a clash between two communities in Vaishali district of Bihar on Wednesday, at least four people, including a police official, were killed.
According to the police officials, the clash took place in Lalganj after an auto-rickshaw driver accidentally rammed the roadside house of Rajendra Chaudhury, 65, killing him and his little granddaughter.
Later, family members of Chaudhury and his villagers attacked the driver’s house and set some houses on fire. The police rushed to the spot and fired several rounds in the air to disperse the mob.
Thrashed by mob
However, Belsar police station in-charge Ajit Kumar was caught and thrashed by the mob. He later succumbed to his injuries in the Patna Medical College and Hospital. One more person was also killed in the incident. Chief Minister-designate Nitish Kumar put off his scheduled visit to Ranchi and called an emergency meeting of officials.
Mr. Kumar ordered a high-level probe into the incident. He also announced Rs. 4 lakh compensation to the family members of those killed.
“Additional Director General of Police Alok Raj is camping in the area, along with top district officials. The situation is under control,” said DGP P.K. Thakur. Mr. Raj told The Hindu that “action will be taken against those found guilty.”
Chief Minister-designate Nitish Kumar put off his scheduled visit to Ranchi and called an emergency meeting of officials
