{
  "id": 255535,
  "title": "Vehicles torched, stones pelted as violence breaks out in Patna over man's death in road accident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/vehicles-torched-stones-pelted-as-violence-breaks-out-in-patna-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T07:20:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/vehicles-torched-stones-pelted-as-violence-breaks-out-in-patna-zero-mile-over-man-death-in-road-accident-101786086568268.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, violence erupted in Patna, Bihar after a man died in a road accident. An enraged crowd allegedly torched three police jeeps and pelted stones, as they blocked the road using the deceased's body. Visuals from the scene showed several vehicles ablaze and police officers attempting to restore order. Patna City SDM Satyam Sahay confirmed that the body had been removed, enabling traffic to resume. ASP Raj Kishor Singh stated that the victim was struck by a car while crossing the road. Meanwhile, RJD national working president Tejashwi Yadav criticized the state's law and order situation, claiming that the NDA government is supporting criminals. Yadav also called for a job for the deceased's wife and promised to cover her children's education expenses.",
  "summary": "Patna Police said a the victim died while crossing the road when he was hit by a car.",
  "key_points": [
    "Enraged crowd torched three police jeeps in Patna",
    "Victim struck by car while crossing road",
    "RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized law and order situation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Patna erupts after fatal bus accident; mob torches vehicles, storms police post",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/patna-erupts-after-fatal-bus-accident-mob-torches-vehicles-storms",
        "published": "2026-08-07T12:42:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}