Bihta murder: Driver shot dead at home in Patna, assailants flee with phone
Synopsis
A 32-year-old driver was shot in the head at his own doorstep in Simri village, Bihta, while his elder son slept beside him. The killers took only his mobile phone and vanished — and a near-identical shooting incident a month ago near the same area had already put the family on edge.
Key Takeaways
Irfan Imam , 32, alias Kallu Driver , was shot dead at his rented home in Simri village , Bihta , Patna , around 11.30 pm on Tuesday, 11 November .
Two unidentified assailants shot him in the head after he opened the door and fled with his mobile phone .
His elder son was reportedly sleeping beside him at the time; his wife Neha Parveen and younger son were away.
Roughly a month ago , unidentified persons had fired shots near Maudahi village while the couple was returning from Ara — a possible earlier threat.
A spent bullet casing was recovered from the scene; the motive remains unclear and police are investigating.
A 32-year-old driver was shot dead inside his rented home in Simri village under the Bihta police station area of Patna district, Bihar, late Tuesday night, police confirmed on Wednesday, 11 November. The deceased has been identified as Irfan Imam, also known as Kallu Driver, who had been living in the village with his family for the past two years.
How the Attack Unfolded
According to police, the incident took place around 11.30 pm on Tuesday. Two unidentified assailants allegedly arrived at the house and knocked on the door. When Irfan opened it, the men shot him in the head at close range and fled the scene, taking his mobile phone with them. Neighbours who rushed to the house upon hearing the gunshot found him dead.
At the time of the attack, Irfan's elder son was reportedly sleeping beside him. His wife, Neha Parveen, and their younger son had stepped out to visit her maternal relatives nearby and were not present during the incident.
What Police Found at the Scene
Bihta Station House Officer Amit Kumar confirmed that a police team reached the spot after villagers reported the killing. 'The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the head, which proved fatal. A spent bullet casing has been recovered from the spot. The motive behind the incident is not yet clear. The deceased's wife and other family members are being questioned,' the SHO said. A forensic examination of the recovered casing is underway.
Prior Threat and Family Background
The motive behind the murder remains unclear, according to police. However, reports suggest that an ongoing family dispute had reportedly prompted Irfan to live separately in rented accommodation. His wife told police that roughly a month ago, while the couple was returning from Ara on a motorcycle, unidentified persons had fired shots in the air near Maudahi village in Bihta — an incident from which they escaped unharmed. Whether the two events are connected is part of the ongoing investigation.
Investigation Status
Police are actively searching for the two unidentified assailants and have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing. Neha Parveen and other family members continue to be questioned. This comes amid persistent concerns over targeted crime in rural pockets of Patna district, where witness intimidation and delayed FIR registration have historically hampered investigations.
Point of View
Apparently unreported or unacted upon, is a glaring failure of preventive policing. Bihar's rural crime belt around Patna district has seen a pattern of targeted killings where prior threats are either not escalated or quietly buried. If investigators focus narrowly on the family dispute angle without tracing the earlier incident, they risk missing the actual thread.
NationPress
11 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was killed in the Bihta shooting in Patna?
The victim was Irfan Imam , 32, also known as Kallu Driver, a resident of Simri village under the Bihta police station area in Patna district, Bihar. He was shot dead inside his rented home late Tuesday night by two unidentified assailants.
What was the motive behind the Bihta murder?
The motive remains unclear, according to police. Reports suggest a family dispute had led Irfan to live separately, and his wife told police that unidentified persons had fired shots near the couple about a month before the killing. Investigators are probing all angles.
What evidence did police recover from the scene?
Police recovered a spent bullet casing from the spot. Bihta SHO Amit Kumar confirmed the victim died from a gunshot wound to the head. The deceased's wife and family members are being questioned as part of the investigation.
Was there any prior threat to the victim?
Yes. According to his wife's statement to police, unidentified persons had fired shots in the air near Maudahi village in Bihta about a month ago while the couple was returning from Ara on a motorcycle. They escaped unharmed in that incident.
Have the assailants been arrested?
No. The two assailants fled the scene after the shooting and had not been apprehended as of Wednesday, 11 November. Police have launched a manhunt and are actively investigating.
