Patna, July 20 -- Bihar Additional Director General of Police (ADG) Kundan Krishnan has issued a public apology after facing backlash over his recent remarks suggesting a link between increased murders and the farming community.

In a clarification shared via a video posted on the official handle of Bihar Police on platform X, Krishnan stated that his comments were misrepresented and that he did not intend to associate farmers with crime. He further said that the crimes are committed by criminals, and they don't have a religion or caste.

"My statements were distorted and presented, which led to a controversy... I did not mean to say that our farmers have anything to do with crimes happening in the state and the country. They are and will...