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News India Live, Digital Desk: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is currently on a tour of Seemanchal region of Bihar, where he is reviewing the security of India-Nepal and India-Bangladesh border. However, during his high-profile visit, there are reports of violence and tension from other parts of the state. In Arrah, the dispute that started over a trivial matter turned into a big ‘road rage’, while in Darbhanga, two groups clashed over mobile phones.
1. Ara: ‘Road rage’ took violent form
The dispute that started over vehicle overtaking in Ara in Bhojpur district turned violent in no time.
What happened: A fight broke out between the two parties on the road itself, in which sticks and rods were used extensively.
Tension: After the incident, tension spread in the area and local people protested by blocking the road. The police took immediate action and detained some people.
2. Darbhanga: Mobile dispute and clash in Panchayat
The situation remains even more sensitive in Darbhanga. Here are the different incidents that have increased the challenge for the police:
Mobile Clash: A clash broke out between two groups over suspicion of mobile phone transaction or theft, in which several people were injured. [3.1]
Conflict in Panchayat: Recently, during a Panchayat meeting in Darbhanga, there was a fight between two parties, in which 12 people arrested Has been done Police have deployed additional forces in the affected areas to keep the situation under control. [3.1]
Cruelty to a minor: Meanwhile, there is huge anger among the public after the heinous incident that happened with a minor in the University police station area, due to which the atmosphere of the city remains tense. [3.2]
3. Amit Shah’s visit to Bihar (25-27 February 2026)
This visit of the Home Minister is being considered very strategically important.
Border Security: Shah held high-level meetings with SSB, BSF and local police in Kishanganj and Araria. [4.1, 4.3]
Issues: He has given strict instructions to curb infiltration, drug smuggling and the business of fake notes. [4.2, 4.10]
Opening of Leti BOP: On Thursday (February 26), the Home Minister inaugurated the newly constructed SSB border outpost at ‘Leti’ in Araria. [4.7, 4.12]
Vibrant Villages: He also reviewed the ‘Vibrant Village Programme’ for the development of villages located on the India-Nepal border. [4.7, 4.11]
political activity intensifies
Politics has also heated up in Bihar due to this visit of Amit Shah. The opposition (RJD and Congress) alleges that the Home Minister’s visit is an attempt to polarize votes in the name of security. At the same time, the ministers of Bihar say that this visit is necessary to stop the increasing smuggling and demographic change in the border areas. [4.1, 4.9]
