Bihar: Police face resistance in West Champaran village dispute probe, 3 detained

Patna, Aug 31 (IANS) A police team investigating a dispute between two groups in Katsikari village under Ramnagar police station faced resistance from villagers on Monday afternoon, leading to a scuffle and damage to a police vehicle.

According to police, tension escalated when personnel attempted to intervene in the dispute. Villagers allegedly pushed and shoved the team, while the windshield of a police vehicle was smashed. Assessing the situation, the police temporarily withdrew.

A larger contingent from Ramnagar and Gobardhana police stations was later deployed, bringing the situation under control. Three people were detained for questioning. Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar and SDPO Nihar Bhushan reached the village to take stock.

Police said the dispute is linked to a long‑running marital issue between Satan Ram of Garhwa Bhogadi Piparpati under Majhaulia police station and Naina Kumari, daughter of Mukhlal Ram of Katsikari. The couple married in 2016 and have two daughters.

Satan, who worked in a Gulf country for about seven years, claimed he regularly sent money to his wife, which was used to purchase land and build a house in her name in Katsikari. After returning, he raised objections over her conduct, alleging that since Holi last March she had begun living with Pappu Ansari of Mathiya village.

On Monday, Naina allegedly arrived at the house with Pappu, his mother Gauda Khatoon and others. They reportedly broke open the lock and entered. Residents latched the house from outside, citing the ongoing dispute. Satan’s family was informed, and people from his side arrived, leading to a confrontation.

SI Imtiyazul Haq reached the spot with police personnel to bring those inside out, but villagers resisted. During the intervention, police faced pushing and shoving, and a vehicle was damaged.

A larger force led by Circle Inspector Joginder Ravidas and SHO Mahendra Kumar, along with Sub‑Inspectors Jyoti Maurya, Rupesh Kumar, Pramod Singh and Imtiyazul Haq, joined by Gobardhana police, restored calm.

SHO Mahendra Kumar said the situation is now fully under control. Three people have been detained, and further action will follow after investigation and receipt of a formal complaint.

–IANS

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