Bihar: Two Criminals Killed, Sub-Inspector Injured In Encounter With Patna Police

During an early morning encounter, two gang members were shot dead and a sub-inspector was injured during the operation in Patna, Bihar.

The criminal arrested by the police is also from Nalanda.

Source : ABPLIVE AI

The Patna Police got engaged in an encounter with some criminals in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident occurred in the Hinduni area of Phulwari Sharif, during which two miscreants were killed in the crossfire, and a sub-inspector was also shot. The injured sub-inspector was promptly taken to Patna AIIMS for treatment, where he is currently under treatment.

The police had reportedly gone to arrest a gang when the miscreants began firing. In retaliation, the police shot two criminals, who were declared dead after being taken to the hospital. The deceased had a history of criminal activities and were residents of Nalanda. Additionally, one criminal was arrested during the operation.

As per the officials, a gang of around eight to 10 criminals, assembled at Hinduni locality under the jurisdiction of Phulwarisharif police station to execute a crime. But the Patna Police were tipped off about their movement and, accordingly, constituted a team to raid the place. The incident occurred around 2 am.

The criminal arrested by the police is also from Nalanda. Some criminals managed to escape, and the police are actively searching for them. Further investigation is going on. City Superintendent of Police (West) Sharat S confirmed the details and provided the above information.

"A dedicated team was constituted to apprehend the suspects. When the team arrived at the scene, the gang members indiscriminately fired at the police party. In retaliation, the police team also fired at them. Four criminals sustained gunshot injuries and were admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital. Two of them succumbed to the injuries. Two others sustained gunshot injuries and are undergoing treatment,” Sharat told IANS.

The injured sub-inspector was identified as Vivek Kumar who was posted at the Gaurichak police station. His condition is said to be critical at the moment and is under close observation of doctors in the Intensive Care Unit of Patna AIIMS.

As per IANS, the district police are investigating the case to determine the nature of the illegal activities they were involved in and their possible involvement in other crimes. An FIR has been registered, and the investigation is ongoing. The police team recovered two pistols and some dead cartridges from the crime scene.