ADG (Headquarters) Kundan Krishnan made the remarks throughout an interplay with journalists on Wednesday night.
“Bihar has solely two main crop seasons. Since there is no such thing as a crop season between April and July, most farmhands stay unemployed throughout this era. Consequently, land-related clashes escalate. A few of them, particularly the youth, even take up contract killings for fast cash,” Krishnan stated.
Homicide instances enhance primarily between Might and July, he added.
The remark has triggered outrage on social media, with many individuals accusing the officer of attempting to provide you with an excuse for failure to regulate regulation and order.
Contacted by PTI on Thursday, he stated, “No matter I've stated is backed by information. The information reveals that this era (between Might and July) of the 12 months witnesses a spurt in violent crimes.” Based on information, Bihar recorded 217 homicide instances in April and 284 in Might.In 2024, 231 murders occurred in April, 254 in Might, 292 in June and 279 in July. In August, it got here right down to 249 instances.
“In 2023, 215 murders have been recorded in April, 279 in Might, 278 in June and 270 in July. It got here right down to 250 in August,” he stated.
“In 2022, the state witnessed 256 murders in April, 301 in Might, 297 in June and 262 in July. Once more it dipped to 257 in August”, Krishnan added.
Reacting to it, RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav instructed PTI Movies, “This reveals the incompetence of Bihar Police. They are saying crimes enhance earlier than monsoon. Legislation and order has collapsed within the state. Whereas they (NDA) name their administration a double-engine authorities, I have to say that one engine is of corruption and one other is of crime”.
