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Three Killed, Two Injured in Violent Clash Over Sand Dispute in Bihar

A long-standing conflict over construction material escalated into gunfire early Saturday, prompting a police investigation and community road blockade.

3 shot dead, two others injured in clash over sand dispute in Bihar's Buxar
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Overview

  • Three members of the Yadav family were killed and two others injured in an armed clash in Ahiyapur village, Buxar district, early on May 24, 2025.
  • The violence stemmed from a dispute over the dumping of sand and stone chips on private land, with tensions escalating into lathi attacks and close-range gunfire.
  • Local residents blockaded the Chausa-Kochas Road, disrupting traffic and demanding swift arrests of those responsible.
  • A special investigation team led by SDPO Dheeraj Kumar has been formed, with forensic experts collecting evidence and police raids underway, but no arrests have been made yet.
  • A viral video reportedly shows pre-firing clashes, which may aid the ongoing investigation as law enforcement works to restore order.