Political Tensions Rise After ASI’s Murder in Bihar’s Araria, Opposition Targets Nitish Govt

The killing of an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Bihar’s Araria has triggered a major political storm, coming just two days after another ASI was murdered in Munger. The back-to-back deaths have raised serious concerns over law and order in the state, with political parties launching fierce attacks on the Nitish Kumar-led government.The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has accused the government of failing to curb crime, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has termed these incidents as a “planned conspiracy” aimed at destabilizing the state’s security. In response, the ruling Janata Dal (United) (JDU) has defended the administration, asserting that strict measures will be taken to prevent criminals from gaining ground.Locals in Araria reported witnessing the brutal attack on the ASI, adding to the growing outrage. The Bihar police have launched an investigation, vowing to bring the culprits to justice. Meanwhile, heavy security has been deployed in sensitive areas to maintain order. The political blame game continues as opposition leaders demand accountability from the state government.