Bihar’s Bloody 17 Days: 51 Murders Before Elections—What’s Going On?
Let me tell you something—Bihar’s always had its share of problems, but this? This is next level. In just over two weeks, 51 murders. That’s three lives snuffed out every single day. And the chilling part? It’s happening right before elections, when tensions are already sky-high. The killing of gangster Chandan Mishra—shot dead in a hospital bed, no less—has folks asking: Is Bihar slipping into total lawlessness?
The Numbers Don’t Lie (And They’re Terrifying)
Three murders a day. Let that sink in. Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur—these places have turned into killing fields. Compared to last year, murders are up by 40%. Forty percent! That’s not just a spike, that’s a damn epidemic.
Talk to people on the ground, and you’ll hear the fear. “We lock our shops by 8 PM now,” Ramesh-ji, a tea stall owner in Patna, tells me. “Who knows when bullets might fly?” Politicians are doing what they do best—pointing fingers. The ruling party calls these “isolated cases,” while the opposition screams about complete breakdown. Honestly? Both sound hollow when bodies keep piling up.
The Hospital Hit That Shocked Bihar
Chandan Mishra’s murder changes everything. Here’s why—if a guy with his connections can get whacked in a supposedly secure hospital, what chance do regular folks have? Five gunmen, twenty bullets, broad daylight. And get this—they just walked in like visitors. Security? What security?
Mishra was no saint. Everyone knew he ran extortion rackets, maybe even ordered hits. But his killing shows how bold criminals have become. A cop friend (who can’t go on record) put it bluntly: “When gangsters stop fearing hospitals, we’ve lost control.”
Elections = Bloodshed? Bihar’s Deadly Pattern
Here’s the ugly truth—Bihar’s elections have always been messy. But this? This is different. Earlier, violence was about scaring voters or settling political scores. Now it’s like the wild west, with no rules at all.
And let’s not kid ourselves—some politicians benefit from this chaos. There’s talk of gangsters getting “contracts” to intimidate rivals. The police? Overworked, underpaid, and frankly, outgunned. “They know we’re short-staffed,” admits a constable in Gaya. That’s not an excuse, just the sad reality.
What’s Being Done? (Spoiler: Not Enough)
CM Nitish Kumar’s making all the right noises—”special task forces,” “zero tolerance,” the usual. But we’ve heard this song before. Remember the fast-track courts promised after last year’s crime wave? Yeah, still waiting on those.
Even the Supreme Court’s losing patience, slamming the government for “failing its duty.” Activist Priya Singh nails it: “Press conferences won’t stop bullets. We need real action.”
People Are Angry—And They Should Be
Protests are erupting in Patna. Social media’s blowing up with #BiharBleeds. The youth are especially furious—one viral tweet reads: “We study hard to escape Bihar, but violence follows us everywhere.” Can’t blame them for feeling hopeless.
Why Can’t Bihar Learn From Others?
Look at UP—they bulldoze gangsters’ properties (controversial, but effective). Rajasthan uses tech like facial recognition. Result? 22% fewer murders this year. Meanwhile, Bihar’s stuck in the 90s, with outdated policing and zero political will.
So What Actually Works?
From talking to experts, here’s the lowdown:
- Better intel: Most cops still work with paper files. Seriously?
- Fast courts: Justice delayed is justice denied. And in Bihar, it’s practically comatose.
- Community watch: When police fail, neighborhoods must step up.
- Cut the politician-gangster link: Everyone knows it exists. Time to sever it.
The Bottom Line
Bihar’s not just facing a crime wave—it’s facing a crisis of faith. People are scared, angry, and tired of empty promises. With elections coming, leaders have a choice: clean up this mess, or watch Bihar burn. Me? I’m not holding my breath. But God knows this state deserves better.
Source: NDTV Khabar – Latest
