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Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a three-day visit to Bihar’s Seemanchal region, is scheduled to chair a high-level meeting on the India-Nepal border issues in Purnea district on Friday. In Araria, Shah had on Thursday called for a detailed plan of action for removing encroachments in areas close to the Nepal border in Bihar, underscoring the vulnerability of the region to infiltration. The directions were issued at a meeting held at the Araria collectorate, attended by administrative and police officers from six other border districts — West Champaran, East Champaran, Supaul, Sitamarhi, Kishanganj and Madhubani. Shah had launched projects worth over Rs 175 crore of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in the Sikti block of Araria, where he expressed concern over infiltration, demographic changes and encroachments in border areas. The union home minister is scheduled to conclude his three-day tour of Bihar on Friday. The Seemanchal region comprises Purnia, Araria, Kishanganj, Katihar and Supaul districts of Bihar. It has a sizable minority population

In January 2026, passengers on the IndiGo Purnea–Delhi route experienced significant disruptions, leading to protests at both Delhi’s  Indira Gandhi International Airport and  Purnea Airport.  Recent Disruption Details Airline Response & Flight Status IndiGo generally offers full refunds or free rescheduling for these cancellations. Passengers are strongly advised to check live status directly through airline portals or tracking services before travelling

Separate Criminal Cases (4 Accused Arrested)  In separate incidents reported around April 13, 2026, police have apprehended groups of four individuals for various crimes:  A common theme in these recent crackdowns is the seizure of mobile phones and vehicles (including bikes and cars) as evidence of the crimes.  Are you looking for details on a specific city or police station where these arrests occurred?

While you mentioned a single fatality, recent reports confirm a much larger tragedy on  National Highway 31 near the Purnia-Katihar border.  On Saturday evening, April 11, 2026, a massive multi-vehicle collision involving a bus, a truck, and a pickup van occurred in the Kodha block of Katihar district, specifically near Basgadha Chowk. Accident Details Response and Relief

The Patna–Purnia Expressway (NE-9) is a major Bihar infrastructure project, roughly 245–282 km long, designed to connect North Bihar with 6-lane, high-speed connectivity. The expressway, estimated to cost over ₹17,000–19,000 crore, reduces the travel time to around 3 hours, connecting Patna to Purnia via the districts Key Details of the Road Development Boost:

On Monday, April 13, 2026,  Purnia Civil Court received its second bomb threat via email in just two months, triggering a massive security alert. The threat prompted immediate action from senior officials, including SP Sweety Sehrawat, who led a thorough search of the premises and surrounding areas.  Key Details of the Incident: The continuous nature of these threats has caused significant disruption to judicial work, particularly today as court proceedings were already partially halted due to a condolence meeting for a deceased advocate.  Are you looking for information regarding alternate dates for any hearings that were scheduled for today?