Saharsa temple dispute leads to firing, injuries and an arrest

Police are investigating October 4 violence at Sant Karu Baba temple, including gunfire and a vehicle fire. Reports confirm the arrest of the temple office-holder; responsibility remains under investigation.

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4 October 2026 · 1 min read

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Report prepared 5 Oct 2026, 12:03 pm IST · Event date shown above

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Event / development: 4 Oct 2026
Location: Bihar

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Police arrested the temple office-holder after a dispute at Sant Karu Baba temple in Bihar’s Saharsa district turned violent on Sunday evening, October 4. Amar Ujala, Times Now Navbharat and TV9 reported gunfire, injuries and a vehicle being set alight at the Mahishi-area temple.

Amar Ujala quoted sub-divisional police officer Pankaj Kumar as saying that Mahant Niranjan Yadav had been arrested and three weapons described by police as illegal were seized. Times Now Navbharat separately reported police searches and the recovery of weapons and ammunition. These are accounts of police action, not a judicial finding about who fired.

The reports describe a dispute involving the temple’s management and rival groups. Police said they were examining the participants’ roles and the circumstances of the firing and vehicle fire. Accounts differ on the number and causes of injuries, so a definitive injury total is not established here.

No response from the arrested man or his lawyer, original FIR or court order was available in the material reviewed. The alleged roles of the people involved remain subject to investigation. An arrest does not establish guilt.