A completely different reality has emerged from the native village of Rithik Kumar, the accused arrested in connection with the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai. Following this incident, various discussions have begun in his native village of Badalpura. Several photos and videos showcasing the accused Rithik's luxury lifestyle are available on social media, where he is active on Instagram under the name Rithik Lifestyle with 7,000 followers. Curiously, despite being linked to the criminal underworld, his social media following is restricted to the Bhajan Marg Official page, which is stated to be the official page of Shri Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj. Authorities are looking into these aspects as part of the ongoing investigation.
Aunt Denies Recognizing The Accused
When ground reporting was conducted in the Badalpura village under the Matihani police station area, located five kilometres from the district headquarters, the locals' reactions were startling. Navita Devi, the aunt of the accused Rithik, flatly denied knowing him well. She stated that she does not even know Rithik's name properly to this day. According to her, he was merely born in that house, and his father was married even before her own wedding. Given this distant relation, she does not recognize Rithik at all and noted he has had no active connection with the family.
Father Sold Tea And The Reality Of Living Away From The Village
Another local resident, Manoj Kumar Singh, shared that Rithik never actually lived in the village. His father, Raju Mahato, used to sell tea. The accused Rithik always stayed at his maternal grandparents' home. Locals point out that when someone has never lived in the village, residents naturally have little to say about them, as his upbringing took place entirely elsewhere.
Villagers Demand Fair Investigation Over Tarnished Image
Villager Neelmani Singh stated that nobody in the village recognizes Rithik. His father left the village nearly 25 years ago. However, claims from other villagers regarding the timeline vary slightly, with some suggesting the family left 15 years ago and others claiming 10 years. Because the incident has brought a bad name to the village, varying accounts are emerging from different residents. The locals expressed a strong desire for an impartial investigation to ensure that anyone found guilty is punished appropriately.
Reactions From Local Youth And Residents
A local youth, Saurav Kumar, mentioned that Rithik's family moved out of the village around 20 years ago to live in Begusarai town, located five kilometres away. Residents are deeply saddened by the incident as it stains the village's reputation. The youth emphasized that they want to protect the legacy of Dinkar's land from being tarnished and called for a transparent probe. Meanwhile, another villager, Raghuvir Singh, acknowledged that Rithik originally belonged to their village and moved to Pipra 15 to 20 years ago, leaving no remaining ties to the native place. He noted that the family previously lived in ward number 5 and named the father as Ramu Mahato. When questioned about someone from their area shooting at a major celebrity, the villagers quickly distance themselves and deny any association with the accused.
