A police encounter in this district on Friday morning resulted in the death of a man, who was accused of kidnapping, rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl, officials said.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked members of his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to hold Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir accountable if anything happens to him or his wife, Bushra Bibi, in jail.

The daylight murder of gangster Chandan Mishra within Patna’s Paras HMRI, while on parole for medical treatment, has triggered a major security review. Five unmasked assailants executed the crime swiftly, raising concerns about potential security lapses and staff involvement. Authorities are investigating how the armed attackers bypassed checkpoints, with suspicion falling on possible reconnaissance and internal collusion.