Two brothers stabbed to death by kin of molestation accused

Patna: Two brothers were stabbed to death in Nawada district on Monday in an alleged fallout of a six-month-old molestation case involving their cousin sister. Three others, including a woman and a man, were seriously injured in the attack and referred to Patna for treatment. The incident took place in Chhoti Pali village under the Narhat police station area.

Police said the girl was allegedly molested by a youth from the accused family around six months ago. Following the incident, the victim’s family lodged a police complaint. The accused youth was arrested by police on Monday while allegedly attempting to surrender in court. Enraged over the arrest, members of the accused’s family allegedly attacked the victim girl’s relatives, leading to the deaths.

The victims were identified as Mohammad Kashif, 22, and Mohammad Ahmad, 21.

Mohammad Danish, cousin of the deceased, said the family had been receiving threats ever since the case was filed.

“We opposed it and filed a case against the accused. The accused went to jail in that case. Today, angry over the case and jail term, the accused carried out the attack,” he said.

“We got a threat just an hour before the incident on Monday that I would be killed,” Danish added.

According to Danish, 5-6 persons came armed with knives and launched the attack. “Kashif and Ahmad died. A third person, Mohammad Atif, was also injured when he tried to save them,” he said.

Police said the main accused, Mohammad Fayum, had gone to court on Monday morning to seek bail but was arrested during the process.

Nawada SP Abhinav Dhiman said police had been conducting raids in connection with the molestation case registered in Dec. “Due to pressure from the raids, accused Mohammad Fayum surrendered in court today. He was being sent to judicial custody. Meanwhile, the accused’s family attacked the girl’s two brothers with knives and killed them,” he said.