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Patna is experiencing intense unrest for the third consecutive day over the brutal murder of two young siblings. Angry residents have turned violent, setting vehicles ablaze along Atal Path as protests escalate. The situation became so critical that senior police officials had to personally intervene to control the agitated crowds. The protests stem from public fury over police's perceived failure to arrest suspects in the August 15 child murder case.

Key Points: Patna Burns Over Child Murder Case as Vehicles Torched in Protests

  • Two siblings found dead in parked car on August 15 in Patna's Patel Nagar
  • Violent mobs torch Scorpio and motorcycles during third day of protests
  • Patna SSP and Central SP personally intervene to control escalating situation
  • Residents accuse police of failing to arrest suspects in child murder case
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Bihar: Patna boils over murder of two children, vehicles torched

Patna faces third day of violent protests after two children found dead in parked car. Angry mobs torch vehicles as police struggle to control unrest over delayed justice.

"The protests have been raging on Atal Path for three days, with residents furious over the police's failure to arrest the accused - Article"

Patna, Aug 25

Bihar’s capital city Patna witnessed a third consecutive day of unrest on Monday as protests over the brutal murder of two children in Patel Nagar spiralled into violent clashes.

The Atal Path stretch turned into a battlefield, with angry residents setting vehicles ablaze. The violent mob continued its rampage, forcing the police to scramble into action.

In the chaos, a Scorpio and two motorcycles were set on fire, reduced to ashes before the fire brigade vehicles could bring the blaze under control.

Sensing the gravity of the situation, Patna SSP Kartikeya Sharma and Central SP Diksha rushed to the spot. Central SP Diksha was seen personally leading efforts to disperse the agitated crowd.

The protests have been raging on Atal Path for three days, with residents furious over the police’s failure to arrest the accused in the double murder case. Demonstrators allege that despite repeated demands for justice, law enforcement has made no progress.

With public anger intensifying, the unrest has now taken a violent turn, raising serious questions over law and order in Patna.

On August 15, two children — a girl and a boy — were found dead in mysterious circumstances inside a parked car in Patna. The incident occurred at upscale Gokul Path in the Patel Nagar locality under the Patliputra police station limits in the city.

The deceased have been identified as Laxmi Kumari (7) and Dipak Kumar (5), both siblings. Patna police rescued their lifeless bodies from inside the car. The car was parked inside the premises of a house in a densely populated locality.

Police investigation revealed that both the deceased were wearing school uniforms and had returned from tuition. Their tuition teacher is one of the suspects in this case.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a mother myself, I can't even imagine the pain of those parents. But violence and burning vehicles won't bring justice. We need systematic police reforms in Bihar - better training, faster response times, and actual accountability.
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Aman W
The tuition teacher is a suspect? This is terrifying! Parents send children to tuition for better education, not to put them in danger. There should be proper background checks for anyone working with children.
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Sarah B
While I understand the anger, destroying public property only hurts the community. The police need to improve their investigation methods and community relations. People shouldn't have to resort to violence to get attention to serious crimes.
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Vikram M
Patna has become unsafe for children. First the administration needs to solve this case immediately and then work on long-term solutions. More CCTV cameras, better patrolling, and faster response systems are needed. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
My heart goes out to the family. Laxmi and Dipak were just beginning their lives. We need justice for them and better protection for all children in our cities. The system has failed these kids completely. 💔

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