Three-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Brutal Assault in Patna

Brief By Newsbrief / 10:32 AM on 05 Apr 2026

In a horrific incident reported from the Parsa Bazar area of Patna, a three-year-old Dalit girl is fighting for her life at AIIMS Patna after being subjected to a brutal gang-rape. The assault, which took place in the early hours of Saturday, April 4, 2026, has sparked widespread outrage across Bihar.

According to investigators, the child's 22-year-old uncle, allegedly a drug addict, lured her from their home while her mother was away. He and two accomplices reportedly took the toddler to a secluded field approximately 500 meters away. The victim was discovered by her mother and local residents after they heard her muffled cries; she was found drenched in blood and suffering from severe internal injuries.

Police have arrested two suspects, including the uncle and an individual identified as Jitendra, while a third remains at large. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act, and DNA testing has been ordered to ensure a robust evidentiary case as the community calls for a fast-track trial.