Bijendra Nath Tiwari, brother of actor Pankaj Tripathi, was reportedly attacked in Bihar and is now receiving treatment at a hospital in Patna after sustaining serious injuries. The incident is being linked to an old dispute, and police have set up a special team to investigate and catch those responsible.
What happened to Pankaj Tripathi’s brother?
According to the report, the attack took place in Belsand village under the Madhopur police station area. The assailants allegedly ambushed him and attacked him with sharp weapons, leaving him badly injured.
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Gopalganj, Bihar: Brother of actor Pankaj Tripathi, Bijendra Nath Tiwari, sustained critical injuries in a sharp-weapon attack linked to an old dispute. He was shifted to Patna for advanced treatment, while police formed a special team and launched raids to apprehend the accused. pic.twitter.com/uZRLUN3WNs
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What is the health update of Pankaj Tripathi’s brother?
Doctors at the hospital reportedly described his condition as extremely critical while providing first aid. Due to the seriousness of the injuries, the medical team later referred him to Patna for advanced treatment. He is currently under the care of specialist doctors there.
Why did the police form a special team?
A special police team has been formed to identify the attackers and make arrests. Raids are reportedly underway as part of the investigation. The shocking incident has drawn attention because of Bijendra’s connection to Pankaj Tripathi, one of Hindi cinema’s most respected actors. While the actor is known for keeping a low profile about his family, news of the attack has raised concern among fans and the wider film fraternity.
Pankaj Tripathi’s work
On the professional front, Pankaj Tripathi is expected to appear next in Mirzapur: The Movie, directed by Gurmmeet Singh. The film features a large ensemble cast including Ali Fazal, Rasika Dugal, Divyenndu, Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, Abhishek Banerjee, Shweta Tripathi, Mohit Malik, Sheeba Chadha, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Sonal Chauhan.
