Cyber frauds duping PM-Kisan beneficiaries held in Bhagalpur, targeted over 8,000 farmersBhagalpur cyber cell arrested 2 members of a gang that siphoned money from PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi beneficiaries by posing as bank officials and taking OTPs for fake e-KYC updates. Arrests made after complaint from Kahalgaon villager.
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Bhagalpur police foil plot to kill schoolteacher, two contract killers arrested with pistolTwo youths arrested from Sunderpur, Pirpainty while planning to kill a schoolteacher for Rs 50,000 contract. Police seized loaded pistol, live cartridges, and phones. Special task force formed after tip-off. Case registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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Woman from husband-wife criminal gang held in Sabour, arms and cash recoveredBhagalpur police arrested a 30-year-old woman from Lailakh village, Sabour, linked to a criminal gang. Raid at her hideout recovered a country-made pistol, musket, 62 live cartridges, Rs 4.20 lakh cash, and liquor bottles. Her husband managed to escape. SIT formed to probe planned crime.
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Illegal drug trade busted in Bhagalpur, thousands of codeine syrup bottles & tablets seizedPolice raided a hideout in Karamat Ali Lane under Tatarpur PS and arrested a man with criminal history. Recovered 8,040 bottles of codeine-laced cough syrup and 21,000 benzodiazepine tablets stored illegally for sale. Case registered under NDPS Act & Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
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Bhagalpur Cyber Cell busts interstate gang doing ‘digital arrests’, 3 cybercriminals heldBhagalpur police arrested 3 members of an interstate cyber fraud gang who duped victims by posing as police/intelligence officials and placing them under fake “digital arrest”. Laptops, phones, ATM cards, and cash seized. Gang allegedly involved in scams worth lakhs and suspected links to international cyber fraud networks.
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Devotees throng Ganga ghats in Bhagalpur for Chhath Puja sunrise and sunset arghyaBarari Ghat, Kuppaghat, and other riverbanks in Bhagalpur see thousands of devotees offering arghya to the Sun God during Chhath. SBPDCL ensures lighting while BMC arranges cleaning and water facilities. Thekua, folk songs, and family gatherings mark the festival.
Vikramshila Mahotsav showcases Bhagalpur’s heritage with music, art, and star performersHeld at the Ancient Vikramshila Campus in Kahalgaon, this cultural festival by District Administration & Bihar Tourism brings Bollywood singers, folk artists, and heritage walks. Theme “Hamari Virasat, Hamari Pehchan” attracts tourists to the historic site.
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Schools and colleges in Bhagalpur celebrate Saraswati Puja with idols, books, and musicTNB College, BN College, and local schools host Saraswati Puja with students offering books and instruments to the goddess of learning. Bhagalpur Municipal Corporation ensures sanitation and lighting at immersion ghats while police monitor law & order.
Durga Puja pandals light up Bhagalpur as city celebrates with devotion and dhaak beatsFrom Adampur to Khalifabagh, grand themed pandals draw huge crowds in Bhagalpur during Durga Puja. Sindoor Khela, dhunuchi naach, and evening aartis mark the festivities as families gather for bhog and cultural nights before the idol immersion.
Bhagalpur gears up for grand Bihula-Bishari celebrations, Manjusha art takes center stageKnown as the “Silk City’s own festival”, Bihula-Bishari sees colorful Manjusha paintings, folk songs, and processions across Champanagar. Local artisans and devotees gather at Bishari Sthan to honor Goddess Bishari with traditional rituals and cultural programs.
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