Internet ban extended in Saran after death of second youth injured in Feb 2 incident

The suspension of mobile internet services in Saran district of Bihar, ordered on February 6 after a youth’s killing at a village earlier this month led to a violent flare-up and tension between two caste groups, has been extended till February 10, according to a notification by the state’s home department issued late Wednesday evening.

The decision came after a second youth, who was injured in the incident on February 2, died at a Patna hospital Wednesday evening.

Saran superintendent of police (SP) Dr Gaurav Mangla confirmed the death of Rahul Singh, who was undergoing treatment since February 2, while a third youth, Alok Kumar Singh, is still undergoing treatment.