A horrific crime occurred in the Kadwa police station area of Katihar district, Bihar. A father and his son were targeted in a petrol-fueled arson attack. The young son, aged 12, died as a result of the attack, and his father is currently battling for his life. The injured father is receiving medical attention at Sadar Hospital in Katihar. Police officials have begun an investigation into the matter, stating that the perpetrators will be caught soon. The tragic incident occurred in the village of Kachora, under the jurisdiction of the Kadwa police station. The father and son were doused with petrol and set ablaze by unknown individuals. The 12-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries, and his father’s condition is critical. The local police are actively investigating the crime. The local community is expressing shock and distress over the incident. Witnesses reported that the victims were asleep at the time of the attack. The death of the child has ignited anger among the villagers. To maintain peace, local police are patrolling the area. The grandfather of the deceased child, Laxmi Mandal, has filed a complaint at the Kadwa police station. Family members are demanding justice and action against the perpetrators. According to the grandfather, the deceased was sleeping with his father, Ram Kalyan Mandal. The other sibling was sleeping with the grandfather. The grandfather and his grandson raised an alarm, prompting neighbors to assist. They were rushed to the hospital for treatment, but the son unfortunately passed away. The father was subsequently transferred to Sadar Hospital in critical condition.
