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In a major breakthrough, Patna Police have arrested a dreaded criminal who earned the chilling title of “Psycho Killer” after allegedly executing more than 20 murders in a short yet violent criminal career. The accused, identified as Avinash Srivastava alias Amit, was arrested while plotting yet another murder soon after being released on bail. A Killer With an Ordinary Face but a Terrifying Past At first glance, Avinash looks like any ordinary man. There is nothing in his appearance that hints at the brutality associated with his name. But behind that simple face lies a criminal mind that has repeatedly shocked investigators. The term “psycho killer” is often used in films and web series, yet Patna Police have now encountered a real-life figure who fits that description. Police o...

Patna: Amid escalating internal unrest, the Bihar Congress has issued notices to 15 district presidents for failing to attend a crucial review meeting convened by Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) president Rajesh Ram on December 1. The meeting was also attended by Krishna Allavaru, the party’s in-charge for Bihar. In a letter issued by Congress office secretary Nalin Kumar, the district leaders have been asked to explain their absence from the meeting. This move comes in the backdrop of the party’s continued disciplinary action following its humiliating defeat in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Earlier, on November 18, just days after the election results, the Congress had issued show-cause notices to 43 leaders for alleged anti-party activities, including deviating from party...