Investigators are searching for a diary containing a dying declaration in the mysterious death of Aqil Akhtar, son of former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa. The FIR names Mustafa, his wife, daughter, and daughter-in-law. The post-mortem was inconclusive, with viscera analysis awaited. The family is expected back for questioning soon.

Indian Railways is also ensuring a smooth and comfortable festive journey for passengers by operating over 12,000 special trains across the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched his Bihar assembly poll campaign with back-to-back rallies in Samastipur and Begusarai districts, asserting that the NDA under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will break all previous electoral records.