Patna Shocker: Cleaning Staff Shot Dead Near Deepa Clinic
A 55-year-old cleaning staff member was shot dead by an unknown assailant in Patna. Police are scanning CCTV to find the killer.
A wave of shock has gripped Patna after a 55-year-old woman was shot dead by an unidentified assailant on Thursday evening. The victim, identified as Urmila Devi, was a cleaning staff member at the Deepa Clinic, and the brazen attack took place in a busy area of the city.
The Incident
The tragedy unfolded on October 29 within the jurisdiction of the Airport Police Station. According to reports, Urmila Devi, the wife of Ajay Singh, was near the Deepa Clinic, specifically close to Pillar No. 17, when a mysterious attacker opened fire. The assailant managed to shoot her and flee the scene before anyone could intervene.
Immediately following the shooting, a Dial 112 emergency team arrived at the spot. They rushed the critically injured woman to a nearby hospital in a desperate attempt to save her life. However, despite the medical efforts, Urmila Devi succumbed to her injuries during treatment.
Police Investigation and Action
The local authorities have swung into action to track down the perpetrator. Secretariat-2 Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Saket Kumar confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been officially registered at the Airport Police Station.
Key steps currently being taken by the police include:
- CCTV Analysis: Investigators are meticulously scanning footage from the crime scene and surrounding areas to identify the movements of the unidentified shooter.
- Motive Search: Police are working to establish why the attack occurred, as the motive behind the killing remains unknown.
- Witness Queries: Efforts are underway to gather information from people present in the vicinity of Pillar No. 17 during the time of the incident.
"On October 29, near Deepa Clinic, close to Pillar No. 17... an unidentified individual shot Urmila Devi. An FIR has been registered at the Airport Police Station in connection with this incident, and further legal action is underway," stated SDPO Saket Kumar.
As of now, the identity of the accused remains a mystery, and the police are continuing their search to bring the killer to justice.