CISF Jawan Held Hostage in Patna University Hostel, ₹3 Lakh Withdrawn; Two Students Arrested

Patna, August 25, 2026: Police in Patna have arrested two Patna University students after a CISF jawan was allegedly trapped in a honeytrap-style plot, abducted, confined in a hostel room for nearly 48 hours and forced to part with about ₹3 lakh from his bank accounts. The case has raised concerns over how the victim, a serving constable posted with the CISF Eastern Sector Headquarters in Patna, was reportedly lured through calls and messages before being attacked inside the university campus.

The victim has been identified as Nabij Kumar, whose name also appears in reports as Nabiz, Navez or Naveez Kumar. He is a General Duty constable in the Central Industrial Security Force and comes from Khangraitha village under Hayaghat police station limits in Darbhanga district.

How the alleged abduction took place

According to the complaint and the police investigation, Kumar had been in contact for some time with a person who was posing as a girl over phone or messaging platforms. On the night of August 15, 2026, Independence Day, he was called to the Pirbahore area of Patna on the pretext of meeting her. Some reports place the meeting point near Krishna Ghat.

Once he reached the spot, two young men allegedly overpowered him and took him to Patna University’s Minto Hostel. Police said the victim was confined in an empty room there, identified in one report as room number 4, and held for around two days. During this period, he was allegedly beaten and threatened repeatedly.

Investigators said the accused seized his mobile phone and two State Bank of India debit cards. Using those cards and access to his accounts, they allegedly withdrew or transferred around ₹3 lakh. Police sources said the two men kept a constant watch on him while he was being held captive.

Kumar managed to escape on August 17, after the two accused stepped out to fetch water and left the door open. He then went straight to Pirbahore police station and filed a complaint describing the alleged kidnapping, confinement, assault and financial fraud. Police registered FIR number 628/26 on the basis of his statement.

Police search and arrests

After the complaint, Pirbahore police began tracing the suspects, who had gone absconding once they realised the matter had reached the police. A special team led by Pirbahore Station House Officer Raj Kumar Singh and operating under the supervision of Town DSP-1 Rajesh Ranjan carried out searches using technical and human intelligence inputs.

On the night of August 23, 2026, the police team cordoned off an area and arrested both suspects. They have been identified as Harsh Kumar alias Dheeraj or Dhiraj Kumar, 23, and Vikas Kumar alias Shubhankar, also reported as Shubhankar or Shubhankar, 25.

Police said Harsh Kumar is a resident of Vishunpura in Saran district and is a postgraduate student in the History department at Patna University for the 2025-27 session. He is associated with Darbhanga House. Vikas Kumar is from Silve in Lakhisarai district and studies in the Psychology department at Patna College. Reports said he was earlier linked to the 2022-25 session.

Recoveries and money trail

Both men were reportedly staying in Hathua Hostel at the time of the incident. Police said Vikas Kumar has a previous criminal history. The investigation is also examining whether the two are connected to other cases. In some reports, the probe has been assigned to University TOP in-charge Divakar Pandey.

Police recovered the victim’s mobile phone, the two SBI debit cards and ₹50,000 in cash from the accused. On police request, the bank has placed the remaining balance of about ₹1.88 lakh in Kumar’s account on hold.

Investigators are now examining the transaction trail in detail, including ATM withdrawals and any further digital transfers. Officials are also trying to establish the exact role of the person who allegedly posed as a girl and contacted the jawan before the incident.

Case still under investigation

The two arrested students remain in custody, and police are questioning them to reconstruct the full sequence of events. Investigators want to determine how the victim was lured, who else may have been involved, and whether the alleged crime formed part of any larger pattern of offences.

The case has drawn attention because it involves a serving CISF personnel allegedly being held inside a university hostel in the state capital and robbed through a combination of physical coercion and access to his banking details. CISF is responsible for security at critical infrastructure across the country, and the episode has highlighted the personal risks personnel can face outside their official duties.

Police said further developments are expected after the accused are produced before court. Authorities have also advised the public to be cautious in online and telephonic interactions and to report suspicious contact promptly.