Violent Protests Erupt in Patna over Alleged Murders of Two Children

Protesters gathered in Patna's central business district, Atal Path, in response to the alleged murders of two minor children whose bodies were found in a parked car. The incident sparked widespread unrest, with protesters clashing with police, blocking traffic, and setting vehicles on fire. The police responded with baton charges and tear gas to disperse the crowd, leaving over a dozen officers injured. The families of the victims demanded a thorough investigation and justice in the case.

Key Takeaways:

  • A violent protest broke out in Patna over the alleged murders of two minor children, with hundreds of protesters gathering on Atal Path.
  • The protesters demanded justice and a thorough investigation into the deaths, leading to clashes with police.
  • The police responded with lathicharge and tear gas to disperse the crowd, leaving over a dozen officers injured.
  • The bodies of the children were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination, with the initial police investigation pointing towards death due to suffocation.
  • The children's families claim murder as the reason for death and are demanding a thorough investigation.
  • No official post-mortem report has been released as of now.

Statistics:

  • Hundreds of protesters gathered on Atal Path in response to the alleged murders.
  • Over a dozen police officers sustained injuries during the confrontation with protesters.
  • The bodies of the children were sent for post-mortem examination.

Sources:

  • "Protest Erupts in Patna over Alleged Murders of Two Children" (Daily News & Analysis, 2010)