Cousin Killed Youth in Padri Village, Darbhanga on Diwali; Villagers Detain Suspect

On the festive occasion of Diwali, a homicide took place in Padri, a village under the Biroul police station in Darbhanga district, Bihar. According to local police, a young man was shot dead after his cousin, identified as Kumod Thakur, entered the victim's house and fired a pistol.
The incident was reported shortly after the shooting, prompting a swift response from nearby residents. As the alleged shooter attempted to escape the scene, several villagers intervened, restraining him until law enforcement arrived.
Police officials confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody without further violence and that an investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the familial dispute. The case is being treated as a homicide under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Authorities have appealed to the community for any additional information that could aid the probe, while also assuring that due process will be followed in the judicial proceedings.