Muzaffarpur: Panic gripped the Rambagh Chaudi area under Mithanpura police station limits on Sunday night after unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire at the residence of Rakesh Kumar Singh alias Pappu Singh, district president of the All India Kshatriya Mahasabha and vice president of JDU Mahanagar.
The incident took place around 8:45 PM when two masked men on a motorcycle targeted Singh’s home and fled after the attack. Fortunately, Pappu Singh narrowly escaped unharmed, though his motorcycle and a window of the house were damaged by the gunfire.
Police Seize Shells, Scan CCTV Footage
Mithanpura police station in-charge Ram Ekbal Prasad, who reached the spot shortly after being alerted, said that four shells of 7.65 mm bullets were recovered from the scene. CCTV footage from nearby installations captured images of the two suspects, and police teams are now conducting raids to trace and arrest them.
“Investigations are underway, and efforts are being made to identify and apprehend the culprits based on CCTV evidence,” Prasad said.
JDU Leader Demands Police Protection
According to the information, Singh, who is also a property dealer, had returned home after attending a reception. After parking his bullet motorcycle inside, he was talking to two acquaintances in the hall when the miscreants fired from outside. Singh and his companions immediately took cover and rushed to the roof for safety. From there, they saw the two assailants speeding away on their bike.
Local residents informed Singh that two suspicious youths had been seen doing rounds near his house for nearly an hour before the attack, suggesting that a recce had been conducted prior to the firing.
Singh suspects that the motive behind the attack could be linked to social rivalry, although he claimed he had no direct confrontation with anyone recently. He has requested police protection, citing security concerns.
Tensions Rise in Rambagh Chaudi Area
The incident has heightened tension in the Rambagh Chaudi area, where residents gathered in large numbers following the firing. While police patrols have been intensified, fear continues to linger among locals, especially with the suspects still at large.
Officials confirmed that multiple teams have been deployed to investigate various angles, including Singh’s property dealings and political engagements.
Further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
