What Led to the Tragic Deaths of Two Children in Bihar's Purnea?
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Patna, Dec 10 (NationPress) In a heartbreaking incident in Bihar's Purnea district, two innocent children lost their lives, while another suffered serious injuries after being allegedly attacked by a man, officials reported on Wednesday.
The tragic event unfolded in Dingoz village, falling under the jurisdiction of the Rauta police station.
Authorities have apprehended two individuals linked to this case and have initiated an investigation.
According to police reports, the suspect allegedly struck the children with an iron rod while they were asleep.
A one-and-a-half-year-old girl, Kulsoom, sustained critical injuries from the incident and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital, as confirmed by the police.
The deceased have been identified as Inayat, aged five, and Gulnaz, aged three. All three children were resting in a room on Tuesday night when the accused, identified as Mohammad Arbaaz, entered their home and attacked them.
In-charge of Rauta police station, Kunal Saurav, informed IANS that the accused had ongoing disputes with the children's family.
“Earlier on Tuesday evening, a heated argument had erupted between the two families over a prior dispute, which reportedly infuriated Arbaaz even more. When the children's father tried to calm him down, the accused allegedly grew even more agitated,” Saurav explained.
Upon receiving the distress call, police arrived at the scene and apprehended the suspect, Mohammad Arbaaz, along with an accomplice, on Wednesday.
During the interrogation, the accused admitted guilt regarding the crime.
“We have filed an FIR under various sections for murder, attempted murder, and criminal conspiracy at the Rauta police station against both individuals. They are set to be presented in the district court on Wednesday,” Saurav stated.
The bodies were sent for a post-mortem examination at Sadar Hospital. The police have also recovered the iron bar used in the commission of the crime.
In the aftermath of this incident, tensions remain high in the area.
The district police have deployed additional personnel in the village to avert any escalation of violence.