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Land Dispute Erupts in Darbhanga: Firing and Vandalism at Smart City Site.
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News18•23-09-2026, 16:42
Land Dispute Erupts in Darbhanga: Firing and Vandalism at Smart City Site.
- •A land dispute over eight Kattha of land in a private Smart City near the under-construction AIIMS in Panchobh, Darbhanga, escalated into violence.
- •The dispute turned violent on Wednesday, leading to heavy firing between two parties, seriously injuring Vijay Bhagat with a bullet.
- •CCTV footage shows youths vandalizing the premises of the under-construction private Smart City, moving bikes and chairs, and damaging walls.
- •Land prices in the Panchobh area are very high due to its proximity to the under-construction AIIMS, fueling land disputes.
- •Police are investigating the incident based on the surfaced CCTV footage to identify those involved and ascertain the full details of the dispute.
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The violent clash and heavy firing occurred due to a long-standing dispute between two parties over approximately eight Kattha of land located in a privately developed Smart City near the under-construction AIIMS in Panchobh.
A young man named Vijay Bhagat was seriously injured after being shot during the firing, and he was subsequently rushed to Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) for treatment before being referred to a private hospital.
Police have intensified their investigation by reviewing live CCTV footage showing individuals vandalizing the Smart City premises, examining land dispute documents, and working to identify all suspects and individuals present during the violence.
