Patna Horror: Domestic Helper Shot Dead Near Airport
A domestic helper was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Patna's Airport police station area. Police are scanning CCTV to find the killers.
A wave of shock has gripped the Airport police station area of Patna after a 55-year-old woman was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Thursday evening. The victim, identified as Urmila Devi, was a domestic helper who met with a tragic end just as she was heading home after a day's work.
The Fatal Attack
Urmila Devi was employed as a domestic helper at the Deepa Rani Clinic. According to police reports, the attack occurred near Pillar No. 18 within the jurisdiction of the Airport police station. As she left her workplace to return home, gunmen opened fire on her, leaving her critically injured on the spot.
Following the gunfire, a Dial 112 emergency response team rushed to the scene. They found the woman in a serious condition and immediately transported her to a nearby hospital. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment.
Police Investigation Underway
The local police have launched a full-scale investigation to uncover the mystery behind the killing. While the attackers remain unidentified, officials are focusing on the following leads:
- CCTV Analysis: Police are currently scanning footage from the crime scene and surrounding areas to track the movement of the assailants.
- Motive Search: At this stage, the motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and investigators are working to determine if there was a personal grudge or another reason for the attack.
The Airport police station officials have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and they are making every effort to identify and apprehend those responsible for the crime.
Parallel Violence in Guwahati
This brutal incident in Bihar comes amid reports of similar violence in other parts of the country. In a separate and more massive firing incident in Guwahati, Assam, five people lost their lives near a hotel in the Ulubari area on Monday night.
Guwahati Commissioner of Police Partha Sarathi Mahanta revealed that the shooting took place at Hotel Bilas Inn in the Bora Service area around 9 p.m. Six people were injured in the hail of bullets, five of whom died. The police acted swiftly, apprehending the accused and seizing the weapon within an hour.
Preliminary investigations in the Guwahati case suggest the violence stemmed from a dispute between the hotel owner and the individual who had taken the property on lease, who was later identified as the accused.