Patna erupts after fatal bus accident; mob torches vehicles, storms police post
A fatal bus accident in Patna, Bihar, sparked violent protests where a mob torched vehicles and vandalized a police post. Authorities have registered an FIR and are working to restore order following the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights public frustration with road safety and the potential for rapid escalation into civil unrest in urban areas.
PATNA: A pedestrian was killed after being allegedly hit by a bus in Bihar's capital Patna on Friday, triggering protests during which an angry mob set vehicles on fire and vandalised a police post, officials said.The incident occurred on NH-30 in the Chhoti Pahadi area on Friday morning, according to news agency PTI.Patna SDPO-1 Raj Kishore Singh stated, "A man crossing the road in Chhoti Pahadi area was hit by a bus, leading to his death. Angered by the incident, people torched the bus."He said the situation was brought under control following police intervention.
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