Patna, April 26
At least 12 people, including four cops, were injured in a violent scuffle between police and villagers in Dhankhora police station limits of Bihar's Katihar district on Saturday.
The incident occurred after police arrested a known liquor smuggler, Suraj Kumar from his native village Raipur, and detained him at the Dhankhora police station. Following his arrest, around 100 villagers stormed the police station, demanding his immediate release.
As the situation turned tense, villagers allegedly resorted to vandalism and attacked police personnel. In response, police took self-defence measures by firing at least six rounds in the air to control the crowd.
Despite this, four policemen sustained injuries in the confrontation. Villagers alleged that the police were harassing them unnecessarily, which fuelled their anger.
The mob's intent to forcibly free Suraj Kumar escalated the standoff, leading to chaos and violence at the station premises.
Authorities have now brought the situation under control. Heavy police deployment has been made in the area to prevent further disturbances.
An investigation has been launched into the incident, and further action against the miscreants is expected.