Bhojpur Incident: Brothers Fatally Injured as SUV Rips Through Crowd

Ara, November 9 – A festive gathering at the Surya Mandir in Ramdihara village, Bhojpur district, descended into chaos on Diwali night when a Scorpio SUV was driven into the crowd. The event, organized by local volunteers, featured traditional Chhath songs played over a loudspeaker system.

A disagreement erupted when a few villagers protested the high volume. The confrontation escalated, and according to multiple sources, a young man named Ritesh Yadav left the area, returned with his four‑wheel‑drive Scorpio and forced the vehicle into the gathering.

The sudden vehicular assault resulted in the deaths of two brothers, Dinesh Yadav and his sibling Kamlesh Yadav, both natives of Ramdihara. They were being transported to Sadar Hospital when they were pronounced dead. Six other attendees were wounded; their conditions are being treated at nearby hospitals with support from local residents.

Police from Bihiya thana arrived on the scene, secured the site, and forwarded the bodies for post‑mortem analysis. SDPO Ravi Kumar explained that the driver tried to back the vehicle when it struck the crowd, causing the fatal crush. The accused fled the scene and is currently being pursued by law‑enforcement agencies.

Authorities have opened a criminal investigation, and community leaders are urging calm as tension remains high in the village. The incident raises urgent questions about crowd safety protocols and the regulation of motor vehicles during public events.