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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36 people fall ill due to food poisoning in Jharkhand’s Palamu
Medininagar (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least 36 people fell ill due to suspected food poisoning at a wedding ceremony in Jharkhand’s Palamu district on Thursday, officials said.
The victims complained of vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming 'bundia', a sugary fried sweet, at the wedding ceremony at Bohita village within Lesliganj police station limits, they said.
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"At least 36 people have been affected with diarrhoea after having 'bundia' at the wedding ceremony. They are being treated at Lesliganj Hospital and Medinirai Medical College and Hospital," Palamu civil surgeon Anil Kumar Shrivastav said.
"I have also ensured the deputation of medical staff from Lesliganj and Sadar blocks at Medinirai Medical College and Hospital. Adequate beds and essential medicines have also been arranged," he said.
Shrivastav added that the food inspector had been directed to collect samples of the 'bundia' for examination to determine whether any adulterant had caused the illness.
