A police raid in Chorani village under Gaighat police station limits in Muzaffarpur turned into a major controversy following the death of a 60-year-old man named Jagat Veer Rai. The incident occurred on the night of March 17, 2026, when a police team arrived to arrest an accused involved in a POCSO Act case from 2023. During the operation, a violent clash broke out between the villagers and the police personnel, leading to multiple injuries and one fatality.
What led to the violent clash in Chorani village?
The police team reached the village late at night to apprehend Bhikhari Rai, who was wanted for abetment to suicide and POCSO charges. According to official statements from Muzaffarpur Senior Superintendent of Police Kantesh Kumar Mishra, the police faced a serious attack from the villagers using stones and sticks. The police claim they opened fire in the air in self-defense after their vehicle was vandalized and several officers, including SHO Raja Singh and Additional SHO Manish Kumar, were injured. However, the villagers allege that Jagat Veer Rai was shot by the police after he protested against them entering his house without a warrant.
Actions taken against police and current investigation status
In response to the public outcry and the severity of the incident, the Station House Officer and eight other policemen have been lined up and removed from active duty. A murder case has been registered against the police personnel involved in the raid. To ensure a fair inquiry, the state has ordered a Criminal Investigation Department probe. The following key steps have been taken by the authorities:
- A Forensic Science Laboratory team has examined the incident site for evidence
- An independent inquiry has been ordered to verify the claims of both sides
- Additional police forces are deployed in the village to maintain law and order
- An FIR has also been filed against the villagers for attacking the police team
Rural SP Rajesh Singh Prabhakar confirmed that the matter is being investigated thoroughly to understand how the situation escalated to gunfire. While the police personnel are undergoing treatment for their injuries, the death of the elderly villager has sparked significant tension in the area. The CID investigation will now determine the sequence of events and whether the police firing was justified under the circumstances.
