Saran, August 13, 2025. Under Bihar Police’s ongoing special drive ‘Operation Naya Savera’, Saran Police conducted a major crackdown early this morning, rescuing 10 girls, including 9 minors, from orchestras where they were allegedly being forced to dance. Acting on the instructions of Saran SSP and in line with the directives issued by the Additional Director General of Police (Weaker Sections), the raids were carried out in different locations under Isuapur police station limits.

The action came after a letter from Shri Priyank Kanungo, Member of the National Human Rights Commission, prompted intensified operations. A joint team comprising Women’s Police Station officers, AHTU (Anti Human Trafficking Unit) Saran, and members from several rescue organisations—Mission Mukti Foundation, Rescue Foundation Delhi, Narayani Seva Sansthan Saran, and Rescue & Relief Foundation West Bengal—surrounded and raided Rahul Orchestra, Sangeeta Orchestra, Muskan Orchestra, and Bipin Orchestra.

During the operation, 6 girls from West Bengal, 1 from Odisha, 1 from Jharkhand, and 2 from Bihar were freed. Police arrested 7 orchestra operators identified as:

1. Niraj Yadav, son of Lalbabu Rai, resident of Gopalbadi, PS Mashrak, Saran

2. Talib Khan, son of Late Alam Miyan, resident of Khaira, PS Khaira, Saran

3. Shubham Kumar, son of Shivnarayan Prasad, resident of Gopalbadi, PS Mashrak, Saran

4. Junab Hussain, son of Abul Hussain, resident of Sahwan Nawada, PS Isuapur, Saran

5. Ankit Kumar, son of Kanhaiya Bhagat, resident of Mirzapur, PS Marhaura, Saran

6. Md. Bittu Hasmi, son of Md. Minsharif Harami, resident of Murayan, PS Isuapur, Saran

7. Chandan Kumar Tiwari, son of Gautam Tiwari, resident of Sanili Khana, Saran

A case (Women’s PS Case No. 74/25 dated 13.08.2025) has been registered and further investigation is underway.

215 Girls Rescued Since May 2024

Public Appeal for SupportAccording to the SSP Saran, since the start of the special drive in May 2024, Saran Police have rescued 215 girls from immoral trafficking networks, registered 27 cases, and arrested 79 accused, all of whom have been sent to judicial custody. Raids are continuing to nab the remaining offenders.

The police headquarters has launched ‘Operation Naya Savera’ statewide from 31 July to 14 August 2025 to curb immoral trafficking and sex rackets, alongside Saran Police’s local campaign ‘Awaaz Do’ against exploitation of women. Citizens are urged to share any information about such crimes via the ‘Awaaz Do’ helpline number 9031600191.

Officials reaffirmed their commitment to dismantling trafficking networks and ensuring the rehabilitation and safety of victims, while warning those involved in such crimes of strict legal action.

Patna, August 9, 2025 – In a significant development in the high-profile Chandan Mishra murder case, Bihar Police’s Special Task Force (STF) along with district police teams from Patna, Kolkata, and Bhojpur have successfully apprehended several accused, including the prime suspects, and recovered narcotics during the investigation.

The case dates back to the morning of July 17, 2025, when Chandan Mishra, who was undergoing treatment at Paras Hospital, Patna, was shot dead by unidentified assailants around 7:20 AM. Following the incident, two separate FIRs were registered at Shastri Nagar police station – Case No. 494/2025 under sections 103(1), 61(2) of the Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 2023, and Case No. 495/2025 under sections 109(1), 61(2), 3(5) of the same Act.

Arrests and Operations Across States

During the course of the investigation, police identified five key accused involved in the murder. The prime accused, Tausif Raja alias Badshah, along with his associates Harsh, Bheem, and Nishu Khan, was arrested in a joint raid by Patna STF and Kolkata STF from Anandpur police station jurisdiction in Kolkata.

In another joint operation involving Bhojpur Police and the STF, the prime accused Balwant Singh, and co-accused Raviranjan Kumar Singh and Abhishek Kumar were confronted in an armed encounter. Both Balwant Singh and Raviranjan Kumar sustained gunshot wounds to their legs during the exchange of fire and are currently undergoing treatment at PMCH, Patna. All three were subsequently arrested.

Further Investigations Lead to More Arrests

Two more suspects – Vijaykant Pandey alias Rudra Pandey alias Dhannu, son of Ajay Shankar Pandey of Nagpura, Simri (Buxar district), and Rajesh Yadav, son of Munna Yadav of Khandra, Ward No. 1, Simri (Buxar district) – were brought to Patna for interrogation. Their names had surfaced in the confessions of previously arrested accused.

During interrogation, Vijaykant Pandey admitted his involvement in the crime and was placed under arrest. Rajesh Yadav also confessed, revealing that on July 12, 2025, he had come to Patna with Dhannu and Balwant to conduct reconnaissance at Paras Hospital in preparation for the murder, acting on instructions from Sheru Singh.

Narcotics Recovery

Rajesh Yadav further disclosed that after conducting the reconnaissance, they stayed at the residence of his friend Rohit Pandey in Anand Vihar Colony, where they hid 190 grams of heroin inside old books. Acting on his lead, police recovered the narcotics, leading to the registration of Rupaspur police station Case No. 499/2025 dated August 8, 2025 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

Ongoing Investigation

Police officials confirmed that further investigations are underway to trace all individuals linked to the conspiracy, identify the source of the weapons and drugs, and uncover the full motive behind the murder.

The arrests mark a major success for Bihar’s law enforcement agencies, as they continue to dismantle organized criminal networks operating across state borders.

Patna, August 6: In a groundbreaking move, the Bihar Police has initiated basic training for 21,391 newly recruited constables from July 21, 2025 — the largest police training batch in the state’s history. This 9-month training program marks a significant administrative and logistical challenge, which the state government is addressing through several innovative steps.

🍽️ Jeevika Didis to Manage Meal Services

For the first time, meal management during police training has been entrusted to ‘Jeevika Didis’, women associated with Bihar’s self-help group initiative. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the police headquarters and Jeevika to formalize this arrangement. This not only ensures efficient food service but also promotes women’s empowerment at the grassroots level.

👮‍♂️ Men, Women, and Transgender Recruits Included

According to ADG (Training) Sanjay Kumar Singh, the 2025 training batch includes:

• 10,207 male constables

• 11,176 female constables

• 8 transgender constables (including 5 trans women and 3 trans men)
  All recruits, regardless of gender identity, will receive the same level of rigorous and professional training.

🎓 1,500 Trainers Deployed, Allowances to Increase

To train such a large batch, 1,500 police trainers have been deployed across various centers. Currently, they receive a 12% training allowance as per the 6th Pay Commission. However, a proposal has been submitted to raise this allowance to 20%, acknowledging their crucial role in this massive effort.

📍 Training Across the State at Multiple Centers

Training is being conducted across district training centers, Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP) battalions, as well as national paramilitary institutions like CRPF and SSB.
At the CRPF training center in Badh, women constables are undergoing specialized and more intensive training, tailored to enhance their physical and tactical capabilities.

📘 Revamped Curriculum with Modern Relevance

A newly designed training compendium has been rolled out, incorporating over 70% changes to the previous syllabus. The curriculum now aligns with the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and includes:

• Updated protocols for raids

• Proper procedures for use of handcuffs

• Legal frameworks for arrest and detainment

• Practical training in field-level operations and law enforcement

🎯 Mission: Build a Modern, Responsive Police Force

The updated syllabus aims to equip the recruits with in-depth legal understanding, real-time decision-making skills, and operational readiness to face 21st-century policing challenges. The training also focuses on instilling a sense of responsibility, discipline, and public accountability in the force.

This unprecedented training initiative is being hailed as a milestone in Bihar’s policing history, promising to build a stronger, smarter, and more inclusive police force for the state.

Patna, Bihar – In a historic move, the Bihar Police Department is set to begin basic training for 21,391 newly appointed constables starting July 21, 2025. This marks the largest training exercise ever conducted in the state's policing history.

This year’s recruitment exceeds all previous records, with 10,207 male and 11,176 female recruits, including 8 transgender personnel, selected to serve in the state police. Additionally, 1,060 previously appointed constables who had not yet undergone basic training will also be part of this program, bringing the total to over 22,300 police personnel being trained simultaneously — an unprecedented logistical challenge.

Statewide Training Centres Established

To facilitate this massive training operation, the Bihar Police Training Directorate has evaluated available resources and designated 33 districts, 15 units of the Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP), and several Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) locations as temporary training centres.

Training distribution is as follows:

• 8,965 male recruits will undergo training at district centres.

• 10,499 female recruits will be trained at BSAP centres.

• The CRPF units in Chandauli and Mokama will train 614 male and 685 female recruits from BSAP.

• 628 male recruits will be trained at SSB battalions in Bagaha, Bettiah, and Sitamarhi.

Trainers and Instructor Support

To support this extensive initiative, the state will deploy 490 internal instructors and 980 external instructors. The internal trainers have already completed an orientation program at the Bihar Police Academy in Rajgir. All instructors are currently entitled to 12% training allowance, and a proposal to increase it to 20% has been submitted for approval.

New Curriculum for a New Era

Considering the implementation of three new criminal laws in 2024, the department has developed a revised training curriculum divided into three parts, comprising over 1,100 pages. This updated syllabus incorporates modern policing topics, technological advancements, and legal reforms. A free copy of the curriculum will be distributed to each trainee.

Budget & Meal Management

To ensure smooth functioning, a dedicated training budget head has been created for all centres. Additionally, for proper food management during training, the Police Headquarters has signed an MoU with JEEVIKA, a state-supported livelihood mission, to handle mess operations across all centres.

This mega training drive not only reflects the state’s commitment to strengthening law enforcement but also sets a benchmark for mass police training operations in India. As Bihar moves forward with its largest recruitment training program to date, it aims to equip its new constables with the knowledge, discipline, and skills required for modern policing.