Darbhanga, Feb. 6 -- A fight broke out between two groups of people during a panchayat meeting on the evening of January 30 in Darbhanga, Bihar, officials said.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jagunath Reddy, the fight arose over a monetary dispute. After one party filed an FIR, members of that party allegedly entered the other's house and attacked them on January 31.

Following the incident, a formal case was registered. A total of 12 people have been arrested, and 70 individuals have been named in the FIR.

"Actually, it was a case of money transaction. A panchayat (village meeting) was convened on the evening of January 30, 2026 during which, a fight broke out between the two parties. One party filed an FIR. Then, o...