Speech-impaired teen killed after dispute while watching T20 World Cup final in Bihar
Patna: A 17-year-old speech-impaired boy was allegedly beaten to death following a dispute while watching the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand on a mobile phone in Bihar’s Vaishali district, police said.
According to a report by Times of India, the incident occurred on Sunday evening in Jakkopur village under Mahnar police station limits. The victim, Kundan Kumar, son of farmer Brijkishor Rai, was a resident of Ward No. 18 in the village and the youngest among four siblings.
Police said a group of teenagers had gathered to watch the match on a cellphone when an argument broke out among them. During the game, when India lost a wicket, Kundan reportedly shouted. Another youth allegedly interpreted this as celebrating the dismissal, leading to a heated exchange that escalated into a physical altercation.
Kundan’s mother said her son had gone out earlier in the evening and later joined the group watching the match. She alleged that one of the boys asked him to leave the spot, but he remained there. When he reacted after India’s first wicket fell, he was allegedly assaulted, resulting in severe head injuries.
Mahnar Sub-Divisional Police Officer Praveen Kumar told Times of India that the assault took place during a dispute between two youths while watching the match. “During the altercation, Kundan fell on a stone after being pushed, which caused serious injuries. He was being taken to PMCH for treatment but succumbed to his injuries on the way,” he said.
The injured boy was initially taken to the Mahnar Community Health Centre and later referred to Hajipur Sadar Hospital. He was subsequently referred to Patna Medical College and Hospital but died on the way in the early hours of Monday.
Police have identified the accused as Kisan Kumar (17), a resident of the same village. A forensic team has inspected the spot and collected evidence. Police said two teams have been formed to trace and arrest the accused.
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Himanta resigns as Assam CM, paving way for formation of new govt
Guwahati (PTI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday resigned along with his cabinet colleagues, paving the way for formation of a new government led by the BJP, officials said.
The BJP-led NDA bagged 102 seats in the 126-member assembly. The assembly elections were held in a single phase on April 9, and counting of votes took place on May 4.
"Following the formal notification of the results of #AssamElections2026 and to enable the formation of the new government, Dr @himantabiswa tendered his resignation as Chief Minister along with that of the council of Ministers to Hon'ble Governor Shri @Laxmanacharya54 today at Lok Bhawan," the Chief Minister's Office said in a post on X.
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The Governor has accepted the resignation, and requested Sarma to continue as the caretaker CM till the new government assumes office, it said.
Later, speaking to reporters outside the Lok Bhawan, Sarma said the oath-taking ceremony is likely to take place after May 11.
“As it was a historic win, we have invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace the occasion," he said.
The new Assam chief minister will be selected at a meeting of the BJP legislature party in presence of central observers, Sarma said.
