Patna, September 4, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
An uncle and his nephew were allegedly stabbed to death following a dispute over a financial transaction in Bihar’s Khagaria district, police said on Friday. Three members of a family have been detained for questioning in connection with the incident.
The victims were identified as Gaurav Kumar, 23, and Ankur Kumar, 22, both residents of Khajraitha village under Bharatkhand police station. Gaurav was Ankur’s maternal uncle.
According to the victims’ family members, a dispute over a financial transaction had been continuing between their families and fellow villager Pankaj Chaudhary.
The two sides reportedly had a verbal confrontation on Thursday morning, following which a village panchayat was called to resolve the matter. The dispute appeared to have been settled after the meeting, but tensions allegedly resurfaced later in the evening.
The two men were subsequently stabbed and suffered critical injuries.
After being informed, family members rushed Gaurav and Ankur to the Parbatta Community Health Centre. Doctors provided initial treatment before referring them to Begusarai for advanced medical care due to the seriousness of their injuries.
While the family was taking them to Begusarai, Ankur died on the way. Gaurav also succumbed to his injuries shortly afterwards.
The deaths left both families devastated. Gaurav was reportedly the only son of his parents.
Following the incident, police detained Pankaj Chaudhary, his wife and their son. The three are being questioned to determine the circumstances of the stabbing and their alleged involvement.
Bharatkhand SHO Savitri Kumari confirmed that three people had been taken into custody and were being interrogated.
“Police took possession of the bodies and sent them for post-mortem examinations before handing them over to the respective families,” she said.
Police presence and surveillance have been increased in the village to prevent any further tension. Investigators are examining the financial dispute and other circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Parbatta LJP MLA Babulal Shaurya visited Sadar Hospital after learning about the incident. He expressed grief over the deaths, condemned the killings and urged the administration to conduct a thorough investigation.
The MLA said it was unfortunate that two young men had lost their lives over what appeared to be a minor dispute. He also called for adequate security and necessary assistance for the bereaved families.
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