Patna: Residents of Madhurapur village in Sitamarhi district blocked a road on Thursday morning, demanding the arrest of those involved in a knife attack on a youth who died during treatment at a hospital on Wednesday night.According to police, the youth was attacked around 8.30pm during a Durga idol immersion procession at Madhuban market under Bajpatti police station area. The deceased was identified as Sudhir Kumar (22), son of Naresh Rai and a resident of Ward No. 1 in Madhurapur village. Sudhir suffered serious stab injuries in the attack and was rushed to Bajpatti Primary Health Centre, from where he was referred for advanced treatment. He later died during treatment.Following news of his death, family members and local residents blocked the road at Bajpatti Tower Chowk, demanding that the assailants be identified and arrested. Police reached the spot, pacified the protesters and assured them of action. Pupri SDPO Sunita Kumari said police were trying to identify those involved and that an investigation was underway.Bajpatti SHO Jitendra Kumar said preliminary findings suggested that the attack might have stemmed from personal enmity. He said the victim had previously been jailed in an assault case. “Police are awaiting a formal complaint from the family and are investigating the case from all angles. The motive behind the attack and the identities of the assailants has not yet been established,” he added.
