CID Takes Over Investigation of Sasaram Shooting Incident Involving Traffic DSP
Patna: The Bihar government has transferred the investigation into a fatal shooting incident in Sasaram, Rohtas district, to the Crime Investigation Department (CID). The incident, which occurred on the night of December 27, involved a Traffic DSP, Md. Adil Belal, and a group of youths celebrating a birthday.
The clash resulted in the death of one youth and injuries to two others. The government’s decision to hand over the case to the CID underscores the seriousness of the matter, given the involvement of a high-ranking police officer.
The incident took place near Kargahar Mor, within the Sasaram Nagar police station area, as the youths were en route to the station. DSP Belal’s bodyguard was also present at the time of the altercation.
The confrontation escalated, leading to gunfire that tragically resulted in one fatality and injuries to Atul, who was shot in the hand, and Vinod, who was shot in the leg. Both injured individuals received hospital treatment.
Following the incident, there was significant public outcry. The district Superintendent of Police (SP) arrived at the scene with a police contingent and initiated an investigation. Evidence was collected from the site, and a First Information Report (FIR) was filed at the local police station.
A case was also registered against the Traffic DSP. In response to the gravity of the situation, police headquarters promptly summoned DSP Adil Belal and constable Chandramauli Pagia to headquarters pending further investigation.
Rohtas SP Roshan Kumar, who visited the scene immediately after the shooting, stated that the cause of the incident remained unclear at that time. As part of the initial investigation, the service revolvers of both the DSP and his security guard were seized. Police also recovered 10 motorcycles from the location.
The transfer of the investigation to the CID is expected to provide an independent and thorough examination of the events that led to the shooting.
