US EditionBihar: The Emerging Crime Capital of India
BIHAR, INDIA, JUL 14 – Bihar recorded 1,376 murders in the first half of 2025 amid rising illegal firearms and political debate over law enforcement and governance before assembly elections.
- In the last 10 days, Bihar saw a string of killings including Gopal Khemka and Surendra Kumar, shaking the poll-bound state.
- According to SCRB data, the state recorded 1,376 murders between January and June 2025, highlighting illegal firearms and ammo gaps.
- District-Wise data shows Patna averages 321.7 Arms Act cases annually, underscoring regional crime hubs, while recovered firearms more than doubled in a decade.
- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said `crime capital of India`, adding that the chief minister is saving his seat while ministers rake in commissions.
- Suggesting reforms, Abhayanand, former Director General of Police, said the existing criminal justice system is not able to match up to the crime, urging the legislature to empower police.
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Bihar crime surge: 9 killed, 12 violent incidents in 24 hours; Dy CM warns of encounters, bulldozer action
In a chilling escalation of violent crimes in Bihar, at least nine people were killed in the last 24 hours in separate incidents across the state, sparking public outrage and intensifying political tensions. The state has recorded 12 major incidents of murder and firing, highlighting a deteriorating law and order situation that has left residents fearful and angry. Capital Shocked: Advocate killed near police station, mechanic shot In the capita…
7 Murders In 10 Days: Ahead Of Bihar Polls, Spotlight On Rising Crime
Gopal Khemka. Ajit Kumar. Ramakant Yadav. Vikram Jha. Jitendra Kumar Mahato. Sushila Devi. Surendra Kewat. Most of these names may not sound familiar. But in Bihar, these names have become central to an escalating political flashpoint ahead of polls.
‘India’s crime capital’: Rahul Gandhi rips into Bihar govt over Patna businessman Gopal Khemka’s murder
In a strongly worded tweet in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi called for an urgent change, stating that crime has become the “new normal” in Bihar and that the government has failed to ensure the safety of its citizens.
CM busy saving seat, BJP ministers raking commissions: Rahul slams Bihar's law and order situation
New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) Expressing concern over the law and order situation in Bihar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that the state has become the “crime capital of India” with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar busy saving his seat and BJP ministers raking in commissions. Gandhi also asserted that in the upcoming assembly […]
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