Patna Terror: Husband of Block Pramukh, PACS President Shot in Byapur
Two men, including the husband of Maner Block Pramukh, were shot in Patna's Byapur village. Police suspect election rivalry behind the attack.
A wave of panic gripped Byapur village in Patna's Maner area on Sunday night after unidentified gunmen launched a sudden and violent attack, leaving two men critically injured. The victims, who were sitting peacefully on their porch, became targets of a calculated ambush that has now put local authorities on high alert.
The Midnight Ambush
The incident unfolded around 9:30 PM on Sunday. According to police reports, the victims—Pintu Kumar, the husband of the Maner Block Pramukh, and his relative Sanjit Kumar, who serves as the President of the Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS)—were spending time on the porch of their residence.
The tranquility was shattered when four armed assailants, arriving on two motorcycles from the main road, stormed the vicinity. Without warning, the attackers opened indiscriminate fire on the two men before fleeing the scene.
Severe Injuries Reported
The gunfire left both men with life-threatening injuries. Sanjit Kumar was struck by a bullet in the chest, while Pintu Kumar, aged approximately 37, sustained gunshot wounds to both of his legs. Following the attack, the victims were rushed to a nearby hospital near Saguna Mor, where they are currently fighting for their lives.
Election Rivalry Suspected
While the attackers remain unidentified, the motive appears to be rooted in local political friction. Danapur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Amrendra Kumar Jha revealed that Pintu Kumar mentioned a persistent rivalry stemming from the past two elections as a potential reason for the targeted violence.
"The incident took place at around 9.30 PM in Bayapur village... Pintu Kumar told them that the incident may be linked to an ongoing rivalry that has persisted over the past two elections," stated SDOP Jha.
Police Investigation and Forensic Sweep
The Maner police have officially registered an FIR and launched a comprehensive manhunt to track down the shooters. To ensure no evidence is lost, the following steps have been taken:
- CCTV Analysis: Police are scanning footage from nearby areas to identify the motorcycles and the faces of the assailants.
- Forensic Evidence: Teams from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) have been deployed to the crime scene to collect shell casings and other physical evidence.
- Area Cordoned: The site of the shooting has been sealed off to prevent tampering with the evidence.
While preliminary reports suggest four attackers were involved, the police have not ruled out the possibility of additional suspects being part of the conspiracy. The investigation continues as the authorities work to uncover the full extent of the plot.