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Mob Lynching in Bihar: Merchant Dies, Suspects Arrested

12/14/2025

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Mohammad Athar Hussain, a 40-year-old cloth merchant in Nawada district, Bihar, died from injuries after a mob lynching on December 5.
His recorded statement before death described being attacked by intoxicated youths who robbed and tortured him.
Shabnam Parveen, his wife, alleges he was targeted for his religion and that authorities did not help.
Police have arrested four suspects and are investigating the case, according to the FIR filed on December 6.

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Mohammad Athar Hussain, a 40-year-old cloth merchant in Nawada district, Bihar, died from injuries after a mob lynching on December 5.
His recorded statement before death described being attacked by intoxicated youths who robbed and tortured him.
Shabnam Parveen, his wife, alleges he was targeted for his religion and that authorities did not help.
Police have arrested four suspects and are investigating the case, according to the FIR filed on December 6.