Three Criminals Killed in Danapur Police Encounter; SHO Injured
Three suspected criminals were killed and a police officer injured during a joint STF operation near the Ganga River in Bihar's Danapur.
A high-stakes joint operation by the Patna Police and the Special Task Force (STF) ended in a deadly shootout early Friday morning, leaving three suspected criminals dead and a senior police officer wounded in the Danapur region of Bihar.
Gunfight Near the Ganga River
The encounter unfolded in the Sherpur area, falling under the jurisdiction of the Maner police station. According to official reports, the police had tracked the suspects to a location near the banks of the Ganga River. As the security forces closed in, the suspects opened fire, triggering a violent exchange of bullets.
During the clash, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Maner, Rajnish Kumar, was hit by a bullet in his left hand. He was immediately evacuated from the scene and rushed to Patna for urgent medical treatment.
Criminal Background and Murder Links
Addressing the media, SSP Patna Kartik Kumar Sharma revealed that the deceased individuals were not petty offenders but had significant criminal records. He specifically noted that the trio was allegedly involved in a murder that took place on Ashtami, which fell on October 19.
The operation was a coordinated effort between the Patna STF and local police, aimed at neutralizing these habitual offenders who had been on the police radar.
Recovery of Weapons
Following the shootout, police conducted a sweep of the encounter site. The search led to the recovery of a cache of weapons, including:
- Two pistols
- One country-made firearm
- Several empty cartridges
The bodies of the three accused have been sent for postmortem examination to complete the legal formalities. While the primary operation has concluded, authorities stated that further details are still awaited as the investigation continues.