Home Guard Killed, Another Critical in Hit-and-Run on Ara–Arwal Road
Brief By Newsbrief / 12:23 PM on 14 Mar 2026
A tragic road accident on the Ara–Arwal road in Bihar’s Bhojpur district claimed the life of a Home Guard jawan and left another critically injured. The incident occurred near a petrol pump at Pawna Bazaar under Pawna police station limits when a speeding unidentified vehicle rammed into their motorcycle.
The deceased has been identified as 26-year-old Chandra Mohan Singh, a resident of Basantpur village under Dhobaha police station. He was currently posted at Sahar police station. The injured jawan, Mohan Singh, 32, a resident of Chandwa locality under Nawada police station, is undergoing treatment and remains in critical condition.
According to family members, the two jawans were travelling on official duty from Sahar police station to the Home Guard headquarters near Ara Civil Court when the accident occurred. The impact of the collision threw both riders onto the road, causing severe injuries.
Police have sent the body for post-mortem and launched an investigation. The victim’s death has left his family and village in deep grief.