Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has ordered the Additional Director General of Police (ADG) Law and Order to visit Nawada following a disturbing incident where around 80 homes of Dalits were set ablaze on Wednesday evening. The attack, allegedly over a land dispute, occurred in Manjhi Tola under Mufassil Police Station in Nawada district. Shots were fired as miscreants torched the houses one by one, creating panic in the area.
The incident, which took place around 7 pm, prompted an immediate response from the police, who reached the spot with fire engines to control the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far, but 15 people have been detained, and search operations are ongoing to apprehend other accused.
“We received a call around 7:30 pm regarding the fire. The situation is now under control, and a large police force has been deployed to prevent any further violence,” said Superintendent of Police Abhinav Dhiman after visiting the site. Relief efforts are underway, with the Nawada District Magistrate Ashutosh Kumar Verma confirming that temporary shelters, food packets, and drinking water are being provided to the displaced families.
The incident has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attack, accusing the BJP and its allies of neglecting the Dalit community. He described the event as further evidence of the “jungle raj” under the NDA government in Bihar. In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Kharge wrote, “The BJP and its allies’ utter indifference towards the Dalits is at its peak. Prime Minister Modi is silent as usual, and Nitish Kumar remains focused on power.”
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