Wealth, influence, and protection—none could prevent the gruesome murder of Bihar blogger Suraj Bihari in broad daylight. In Purnia, 36 hours on, seven suspects remain at large despite an FIR at Maranga police station. The case, rooted in a social media-fueled brawl, highlights how quickly tempers flare into tragedy in the region.
Suraj epitomized success. Heir to his father Jawahar Yadav’s business empire, the young man pulled in 25-30 lakhs monthly. His garage boasted premium vehicles, and his social feeds buzzed with reels of lavish outings and bashes. Five years back, foreseeing risks, his father assigned bodyguard Prem Singh, and Suraj carried a licensed pistol.
Trouble brewed over a video. Local creator Subodh Sharma’s Saraswati Puja clip with schoolgirls provoked Snehil Jha. Snehil kidnapped and beat Subodh, sparking revenge raids between their groups over three days. On the clash day, Suraj’s brother backed Subodh, summoning Suraj to intervene.
Arriving armed at Basant Bihar’s Nevalal Chowk, Suraj was spotted by Snehil, who called in Brajesh Singh. Five bikes ferried eight thugs who encircled him. In the melee, shots rang out—two hitting Suraj as he went for his gun. His guard bolted for weapons but was targeted too. CCTV sealed the evidence.
Rushed to Hope Hospital, Suraj was pronounced dead. Brother Uday’s complaint lists Brajesh Singh (a fugitive murderer with Arms Act and bootlegging raps), Nandu Singh, Snehil, Aditya, Aman, Rajnish, and Anshu. Brajesh’s history includes a daring 2018 jailbreak after slaying a house father.
For a man shielded by money and muscle, the betrayal stings. This incident demands a crackdown on gangs exploiting youthful vendettas, urging Bihar police to act decisively before more lives are lost to unchecked violence.