Why Was a Man Gunned Down by Bike-Borne Assailants in Patna?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Aditya Kumar was shot by two motorcycle riders in broad daylight.
- Investigation launched by City SP Bhanu Pratap Singh.
- Eyewitnesses describe attackers as sharpshooters.
- Community fears heightened following the incident.
- Police reviewing CCTV footage for leads.
Patna, July 21 (NationPress) A man was shot dead by two individuals on a motorcycle in the Dulhin Bazar area of Patna on Monday, causing widespread panic among the locals.
The incident occurred in Sabahawa village under the jurisdiction of the Dulhin Bazar police station, where the victim, identified as Aditya Kumar, was brutally attacked in broad daylight while residents were engrossed in their daily activities.
Aditya operated a security agency based in Patna’s Jakkanpur area.
Witnesses reported that the assailants approached the location where Aditya was present and shot him in the head and chest before fleeing the scene swiftly.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the attackers seemed to be sharpshooters, executing their plan with precision, without any preceding argument or commotion.
Locals noted that there was no prior confrontation with the victim before the shooting, implying that Aditya was taken entirely by surprise.
After the gunfire, he collapsed immediately, and his motorcycle, along with his licensed firearm, was found at the scene.
City SP (West Zone) of Patna, Bhanu Pratap Singh, arrived at the location and initiated an investigation to uncover the motive behind this heinous act and to identify the perpetrators.
“We have summoned a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to gather evidence from the crime scene. We are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area in hopes of uncovering leads regarding the attackers. An FIR for murder under applicable sections of the BNS Act has been filed at the Dulhin Bazar police station against unknown individuals,” Singh stated.
Further details are awaited as the investigation proceeds.
This shocking event has instilled fear among the residents, leading them to refrain from discussing the attack openly. However, rumors of “old rivalries,” “conspiracies,” and “contract gangs” have begun to circulate in the community.
“This incident is not merely another crime; it exemplifies a blatant disregard for law and order, where the presence of law seems merely nominal,” remarked a local resident, highlighting the growing anxiety on the streets of Patna.