Pankaj Tripathi’s elder brother attacked with axe in Bihar land dispute; accused arrested

A shocking incident involving the family of actor Pankaj Tripathi has come to light from Bihar’s Gopalganj district. The actor’s elder brother, Vijayendranath Tiwari, was allegedly attacked with an axe and seriously injured following a land dispute.

According to police, the incident took place on June 21 in Belsand Tiwari Tola under the Madhopur Police Station area. After receiving information about the attack, police officials, including the SDPO of Sadar-2 and the Madhopur Station House Officer, rushed to the spot and launched an investigation.

As per reports, Vijayendranath Tiwari was initially admitted to Gopalganj Sadar Hospital before being referred to a medical facility in Patna for advanced treatment. Doctors have said that his condition is currently stable.

Considering the seriousness of the case, a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was called to collect evidence from the scene. Police recovered the axe allegedly used in the attack along with blood-stained clothes linked to the accused.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the assault stemmed from an ongoing land dispute. The accused, identified as Rajesh Sah, a neighbour of the victim, has been arrested and is being sent to judicial custody. Further legal proceedings are underway.

Gopalganj Superintendent of Police Vinay Tiwari said that while the accused has been arrested, the victim’s family has not yet submitted a written complaint. He added that further legal action will be taken once a formal complaint is received.

Pankaj Tripathi hasn’t commented on the incident. Police have stated that the law-and-order situation in the area remains normal.