Bihar: Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar, Hilsa MLA Attacked by Villagers Over Compensation Dispute

Nalanda, 27th August 2025: Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar and Hilsa MLA Krishna Murari, also known as Prem Mukhiya, were attacked by villagers in Malama village, Nalanda district, on Wednesday.

The leaders were reportedly chased with sticks, forcing them to run for nearly a kilometer and change three vehicles to escape the crowd. Nalanda is the home district of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

The incident occurred while the minister and MLA were visiting the families of nine people who died in a road accident in Patna’s Fatuha area on August 23. The leaders had arrived at the village around 10 am to meet the bereaved families, fulfilling a promise made by the MLA to ensure proper compensation.

Minister Shravan Kumar said, “All the victim families have been met. I had to move to another program, but the villagers were angry we were leaving.”

According to reports, the villagers initially accompanied the minister and MLA as they visited the homes of the deceased, but tensions rose when the leaders prepared to leave. “We expected immediate action on the compensation, but that didn’t happen,” said one local resident. The crowd grew agitated, with some villagers bringing sticks, leading to the violent confrontation.

Police and bodyguards intervened, escorting the minister and MLA through the village. Despite their protection, the leaders had to change vehicles three times to reach safety as villagers continued to throw stones and sticks. A heavy police presence remains deployed in Malama village to prevent further escalation, and authorities are identifying those involved in the attack.

This is the second ministerial attack in Bihar in three days. On August 25, Health Minister Mangal Pandey’s car was pelted with stones along Patna’s Atal Path.

The administration has assured strict action against the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Minister Shravan Kumar remarked, “Incidents like this keep happening in Bihar, highlighting the need for better coordination between officials and local communities.”