Patna, Oct 1
A tragic road accident in Bihar's Bihta, on the outskirts of the capital Patna, triggered widespread unrest on Wednesday after a speeding sand-laden truck crushed a child riding a bicycle, killing him on the spot.
According to eyewitnesses, the child was returning from a local temple after offering prayers on the occasion of Durga Puja when the truck hit him.
Following the violence, a heavy police force from multiple stations has been deployed in the area to prevent further escalation. Senior police officers of the Patna district are closely monitoring the situation.
Meanwhile, the Mahanavami Puja is underway, with large crowds visiting pandals across the region.