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Crime
Young Man Returns from Siliguri to Kishanganj, Falls Ill; Family Accuses Friends of Poisoning
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM
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Vikas Sada, a youth from Thakurganj in Kishanganj, fell critically ill shortly after arriving home from Siliguri, with relatives alleging that his friends may have poisoned him.
Vikas Sada, a resident of Thakurganj in Kishanganj district, returned to his family home on Tuesday after a trip to Siliguri. Within hours of his arrival, he reportedly experienced a sudden deterioration in health, prompting immediate medical attention.
Family members said he was conscious and stable before the trip, but after reaching home his condition worsened dramatically, leading to hospitalization. Relatives have publicly claimed that the young man was given a toxic substance by acquaintances, suggesting a possible motive linked to a recent romantic relationship.
Local police have opened an investigation into the allegations of poisoning, collecting statements from the victim’s family, friends and neighbours. No arrests have been reported yet, and authorities have not disclosed any forensic findings.
The incident has drawn attention in the Kishanganj region, where community members are awaiting further updates on the investigation and the health status of the patient.
Family members said he was conscious and stable before the trip, but after reaching home his condition worsened dramatically, leading to hospitalization. Relatives have publicly claimed that the young man was given a toxic substance by acquaintances, suggesting a possible motive linked to a recent romantic relationship.
Local police have opened an investigation into the allegations of poisoning, collecting statements from the victim’s family, friends and neighbours. No arrests have been reported yet, and authorities have not disclosed any forensic findings.
The incident has drawn attention in the Kishanganj region, where community members are awaiting further updates on the investigation and the health status of the patient.