PANKAJ TRIPATHI RUSHES TO PATNA AFTER ATTACK ON BROTHER

Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; June 23, 2026)

Pankaj Tripathi landed in Patna on Monday morning (June 22) to be by his brother’s (Vijendranath Tiwari) side after the latter was allegedly attacked in Bihar in connection with a land-related dispute. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday in the actor’s ancestral village of Besland in Barauli, Gopalganj district.

According to reports, Tripathi’s brother, Vijendranath Tiwari, sustained multiple injuries after being assaulted with sticks and clubs. He was initially admitted to Gopalganj Model Hospital and was later shifted to a medical facility in Patna for further treatment.

A source close to the family says, “Pankaj Tripathi landed in Patna this morning to be with his brother and will stay there for a couple of days. Vijendranath has sustained multiple injuries but is stable and under medical supervision. The accused has been arrested, and the police are looking into the matter. Right now, the family’s entire focus is on his recovery.”
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The actor’s elder brother was attacked with sharp objects and is undergoing treatment after sustaining injuries
Vishakha Pandit (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 23, 2026)

On Monday, reports emerged that actor Pankaj Tripathi’s elder brother, Vijayendranath Tripathi, was attacked with a sharp object and seriously injured in Bihar’s Gopalganj district. HT City has learnt that the actor has since reached Patna to be by his brother’s side.

A source tells us, “Pankaj has reached Patna to see his brother. He is in no condition to speak right now given the situation.” Sharing an update on Vijayendranath’s health, the source adds, “He has sustained multiple injuries. But he is stable, nothing life-threatening at this point.”

As per local police officials, the attack took place on Sunday in their ancestral village, Belsand Tiwari Tola following a dispute over land. Vijayendranath was initially admitted to Gopalganj Model Hospital late that night before being referred to a medical facility in Patna for further treatment.

Gopalganj Superintendent of Police Vinay Tiwari said that the accused has been identified, arrested and is being sent to judicial custody. He added that the family has not yet filed a written complaint.