Katihar, Bihar: Arson Attack on Sleeping Father and Son Claims Child’s Life

A horrifying event unfolded in the Kadwa police station area of Katihar, Bihar, where an unidentified group targeted a father and son. The attackers doused the pair with petrol and set them ablaze. Tragically, the 12-year-old son succumbed to his injuries, while the father is in critical condition. The father is currently receiving treatment at Sadar Hospital in Katihar. Police have initiated an investigation and have assured that the perpetrators will be apprehended promptly. The incident occurred in Kachora village, within the jurisdiction of the Kadwa police station. The father and son were the victims of an arson attack where petrol was used as an accelerant. The young boy lost his life, and his father is fighting for survival. The police were alerted and have begun their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. The local community is reeling from the shock and tragedy of the event. Witnesses reported that the father and son were asleep when the assailants struck. Following the death of the child, residents are expressing their outrage. Local law enforcement has increased patrols to maintain order. The grandfather of the deceased, Laxmi Mandal, has filed a complaint at the Kadwa police station. The family is seeking justice and demanding that those responsible be brought to justice. The grandfather explained that the deceased was sleeping alongside his father, Ram Kalyan Mandal, while his other grandson was with him. The grandfather and the surviving grandson raised an alarm, drawing the attention of neighbors who rushed to help. The victims were rushed to the hospital, but the son later died. The father was transferred to Sadar Hospital in critical condition.