Three people were injured in the firing that took place before the counting of election votes in Didarganj, Patna. The police is investigating the matter after this firing by unknown assailants. There is an atmosphere of tension in the area due to the incident and security has been increased.
Before the counting of votes for Bihar elections 2025, gunshots were heard once again in the capital Patna. Late night, unknown assailants opened fire continuously in Gyanchak village of Didarganj police station area of Patna City, in which three people were injured. One of these women was hit by a bullet, while two others suffered serious injuries. There was news of a minor altercation in the village before the incident, but within a few minutes the situation went out of control. According to eyewitnesses, about 15 rounds of bullets were fired, causing a stampede in the village. The sound of bullets spread panic in the surrounding area.
Injured admitted to hospital
After the incident, the villagers immediately admitted the three injured to a nearby private clinic and hospital. The condition of the woman is currently said to be stable. Treatment of two other injured is going on under the supervision of doctors. Locals said that the injured woman was a resident of Jeevanchak, and the bullet grazed her throat.
Police team on the spot, raid in the area
As soon as information about the firing was received, Didarganj police station reached the spot. Police surrounded the spot and conducted a search operation and recovered several shells. Officials said that the reason behind the incident is not clear at the moment. Mutual rivalry or old dispute could be the root cause of this. Police are interrogating many people of the village and raids are going on in search of suspects.
Increased vigilance before vote counting
This incident has happened at a time when only one day is left in the counting of votes for Bihar Assembly elections. There was already a high alert regarding security in the capital, but this firing has increased the concern of the administration. Additional police forces have been deployed, and patrolling has been intensified in the surrounding areas.
Tension in the atmosphere, security increased
At present the police have declared the situation under control, but there is an atmosphere of tension in the area after the incident. Police officials say that the culprits will be identified soon and arrest will be ensured.