Two dead, six hurt as Scorpio SUV ploughs into crowd amid Diwali clash in Bhojpur, Bihar

Police reports say that a Mahindra Scorpio SUV entered a crowd assembled during a Diwali‑related dispute in Bhojpur district of Bihar, resulting in two fatalities and six injuries. Emergency services rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving treatment. The incident occurred in the evening hours, prompting local authorities to cordon off the area and begin an investigation. Officials have not yet released the identity of the driver or the cause of the vehicle’s movement, but a case under the Indian Penal Code has been registered. The district administration has appealed for calm and urged residents to cooperate with the inquiry.

The victims, whose names have not been disclosed, were part of a gathering that turned hostile over the festive celebrations. Witnesses described a sudden surge of the vehicle that left the crowd with little time to react. The police have detained the driver for questioning and are reviewing any available CCTV footage.

The incident adds to a series of road‑related mishaps reported during the Diwali season across the country, raising concerns about crowd management and vehicle control during public celebrations.