Patna: A police encounter took place in the Fatuha police station area of Patna district on Wednesday morning, October 14, in which a suspected criminal, identified as Shubham alias Jhamu, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg.
The incident occurred on a rural road connecting National Highway 30 (NH-30) to Niyazipur village. According to the report, police recovered a pistol from the spot following the exchange of fire.
Shubham, who is reportedly associated with the Alamganj police station area, was taken to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for treatment.
Suspect Allegedly Opened Fire Near Warehouse
According to police sources cited in the report, a team from the District Intelligence Unit (DIO) and Kadamkuan police station was pursuing Shubham.
As police closed in, he allegedly left the NH-30 four-lane road and moved towards the rural road leading to Niyazipur village in the Fatuha area.
He reportedly took shelter near a warehouse and opened fire at the police team. Police then returned fire, during which he was shot in the leg and fell injured.
Police personnel took him into custody and arranged for his transfer to hospital.
Kadamkuan Police and Intelligence Unit Involved
The operation reportedly involved Kadamkuan Station House Officer Janmay Rai, Sub-Inspector Anil Kumar and members of the District Intelligence Unit.
The teams had followed the suspect to Niyazipur before the encounter took place. Police activity in the area increased after the incident.
Fatuha SDPO Reaches the Spot
Following the encounter, Fatuha Sub-Divisional Police Officer Awadhesh Kumar reached the location with a police team and remained at the scene.
A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was expected to examine the site and collect evidence. The report also said the Rural Superintendent of Police was expected to reach the location.
The recovered pistol and evidence related to the exchange of fire are expected to form part of the investigation.
Investigation Underway, Official Details Awaited
Shubham alias Jhamu is receiving treatment at PMCH. Police are investigating the circumstances of the encounter, including the firing and recovery of the weapon.
Further official details regarding the sequence of events and the evidence collected at the scene are awaited.
