Over Six Family Members Seriously Injured in Neighbor Attack in Bhojudih

Brief By Newsbrief / 6:56 PM on 13 Jan 2026

In Bokaro district’s Polkiri Bhojudih village, neighbors attacked a family at their home on Tuesday using sharp weapons. More than six members of the same family were seriously injured.The injured include Anuj Kumar Thakur, Nilesh Thakur, Kishor Thakur, Manoj Thakur, Gopal Thakur, Savitri Devi, and Pratima Devi. The family stated that on Monday evening, a minor dispute between two children near the village cricket ground had been resolved in the presence of the village head, with an agreement reached.However, on Tuesday morning, a group of 8–10 people arrived at Anuj Kumar Thakur’s house, armed with knives, axes, sticks, and bricks, and launched a violent attack. Villagers helped rush the injured to a nearby hospital. After initial treatment, serious cases were referred to SNMMCH, where treatment is ongoing. Some victims remain in critical condition.Police are investigating the incident and are working to identify and arrest the attackers.