Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Two Brothers at Patna Reception Party
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Patna, February 23 (NationPress) - So far, no suspects have been apprehended regarding the tragic shooting incident at a reception party in Patna, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals.
The event took place around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday in Shahpur village, within the Gopalpur Police Station jurisdiction.
Reports indicate that two siblings, Manish Kumar (32) and Manjeet Kumar (23), were fatally shot following a conflict during the reception celebration for the son of a local resident, Daulat Rai. Both victims suffered severe injuries and were transported to a nearby medical facility, where they were pronounced dead.
Witnesses noted that the brothers engaged in a dispute with certain attendees at the gathering. During this confrontation, one of the attackers reportedly brandished a firearm and opened fire before escaping the scene. The unexpected gunfire instigated panic and disorder among the guests.
Authorities were promptly notified, and a team from the Gopalpur Police Station arrived at the scene, secured the area, and initiated an investigation. A case has been filed under pertinent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Gopalpur Police Station, with statements from attendees currently being collected.
City SP (East), Patna, Parichay Kumar, reported that vital evidence was gathered from the location, including three spent cartridges.
Additionally, sources revealed that law enforcement has accessed CCTV footage from the vicinity as well as recordings from the reception venue. Although the suspects have been identified, their identities remain undisclosed.
“Two brothers were shot dead at a reception party within the Gopalpur Police Station limits. Initial findings indicate a pre-existing dispute as the motive for the shooting. Three spent cartridges have been recovered from the site. The suspects have been identified, and efforts to capture them are currently underway,” Kumar stated.
Police units are conducting searches at various locations to find the suspects. Ongoing investigations continue.