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Mass attack by the accused on victims in retaliation for murder and rape. (Code: BR/12-09-2026, Date: 25-Aug-2026 )
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Case primary details
| Case posted by | NDMJ-Bihar |
| Case code | BR/12-09-2026 |
| Case year | 25-Aug-2026 |
| Type of atrocity | Murder |
| Whether the case is being followed in the court or not? | No |
Fact Finding
Fact finding date
| Fact finding date | Not recorded |
Case Incident
Case Incident details
| Case incident date | 25-Aug-2026 |
| Place | Village: Not recorded Taluka:Not recorded District: Saran (Chhapra)(DP) State: Bihar |
| Police station | Taraiya |
| Complaint date | 25-Aug-2026 |
| FIR date | 25-Aug-2026 |
Case brief
Case summary
In retaliation for a murder and rape case, the accused attempted a 'mob lynching' of the victim.
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The incident took place in Murlipur village, under the jurisdiction of the Traiya police station in the Saran district of Bihar. On the outskirts of this village, along the bank of a canal, resides a single family belonging to a Scheduled Caste (Nat community). Their economic condition is extremely dire. The head of the family, Sona Jhari Devi—aged approximately 58—is a woman who has been abandoned by her husband. She lives there with her children in a hut-like dwelling along the canal bank.
It is reported that on the morning of August 22, 2026, the complainant’s minor daughter was abducted, and on August 23, 2026, her body was discovered near a canal bridge not far from their home. A case regarding this incident (Case No. 360/26) has been registered at the Taraiya Police Station. In retaliation for the filing of this case, a mob of over 100 individuals—armed with various weapons—arrived at the home of the victim, Sonajhari Devi, on August 25, 2026. They wreaked havoc, destroyed her home, and brutally assaulted Sonajhari and her family members. Kanhaiya Nat and Makai Nat were beaten so severely that their condition became critical; had they not received immediate medical attention, they might have died. A fresh First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Taraiya Police Station (Case No. 363/26) in connection with this incident. However, the police do not appear to be taking the matter with the necessary seriousness. According to the victims, the accused in both cases are conspiring to drive the family out of the village and seize their land. Terrified by the collective assault, the victim and her family have abandoned their home and are currently living elsewhere. A few police personnel are stationed to look after their damaged hut.