Patna Horror: PACS President Shot Dead, Block Chief's Husband Critical in Maner Attack
A political rivalry turns deadly in Patna's Maner as gunmen kill a PACS president and critically injure the Block Pramukh's husband.
A festive evening in Patna's Maner region turned into a scene of carnage when a long-standing political feud culminated in a daring daylight-style ambush. In a violent assault that has sent shockwaves through the community, four armed assailants opened fire on two local figures in Byapur village, leaving the local Primary Agriculture Credit Society (PACS) president dead and the husband of the Maner Block Pramukh fighting for his life.
The Ambush During Dussehra Festivities
The attack unfolded around 9:30 PM on October 19, amidst the celebrations of Dussehra. The victims, 37-year-old Pintu Kumar—husband of the Maner Block Pramukh—and his relative, Sanjeet Kumar (also known as Bhalu), the PACS president, were sitting on the porch of Pintu's residence.
The peace of the neighborhood was shattered when four gunmen, arriving on two motorcycles, stormed the main road. Without warning, the assailants unleashed a volley of gunfire, targeting the two men. The sudden violence triggered widespread panic among residents as the attackers pumped multiple bullets into the victims before speeding away from the scene.
Casualties and Critical Condition
Local residents acted swiftly, rushing the bleeding men to a hospital near Saguna Mor in Danapur. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Sanjeet Kumar succumbed to a fatal gunshot wound to the chest.
Pintu Kumar, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds to both of his legs, remains in critical condition under constant medical supervision. Police officials have visited the hospital to gather a statement from Pintu to identify the perpetrators.
A Rivalry Spanning Election Cycles
Preliminary investigations suggest that this was not a random act of violence but the climax of a deep-seated political conflict. Danapur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Amarendra Kumar Jha confirmed that the attack is rooted in a feud that has persisted over the last two election cycles.
"This is an internal family matter stemming from an old rivalry. The police will investigate all angles and take necessary action," SDPO Jha told ANI.
The SDPO further elaborated that Pintu Kumar himself highlighted the ongoing village-level rivalry during police questioning, indicating that the tension had been simmering for years.
Police Investigation and Manhunt
Law enforcement agencies have launched a massive operation to nab the culprits. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has already inspected the crime scene in Byapur village to collect physical evidence and ballistic samples.
Key Investigation Details:
- Suspects: Initial reports indicate four attackers on two motorcycles, though police haven't ruled out further accomplices.
- Evidence: Authorities are currently analyzing CCTV footage from nearby routes to trace the escape path of the motorcycles.
- Legal Action: Police are awaiting the filing of a specific FIR to officially name the suspects, though SDPO Jha stated that the accused have already been identified.
Addressing concerns regarding security during the festive season, SDPO Jha maintained that police forces were deployed across the region, but characterized this specific incident as a targeted attack resulting from a private, long-term grudge. The police have assured the public that the absconding criminals will be arrested shortly.