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Fisherman Beaten to Death Over Refusal to Give Free Fish in Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 24 Jun 2026, 08:02 AM
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A fisherman was fatally beaten and his associate seriously injured by assailants angered by their refusal to provide free fish at Kothia Madhua Ghat in Khagaria. Family members allege the attackers were demanding extortion money.
In Khagaria district of Bihar, a brutal incident unfolded at Kothia Madhua Ghat where a fisherman lost his life after being severely beaten. The attack occurred when the assailants became enraged after the fishermen refused to hand over fish for free.
During the violent altercation, the victim's associate also sustained serious injuries. Preliminary reports and family accounts suggest the perpetrators were involved in extortion, demanding free fish as a form of illegal levy.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting concerns over law and order and the safety of local vendors and workers.
During the violent altercation, the victim's associate also sustained serious injuries. Preliminary reports and family accounts suggest the perpetrators were involved in extortion, demanding free fish as a form of illegal levy.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting concerns over law and order and the safety of local vendors and workers.