Patna: Two students were injured after gunfire and crude bombs were used during a violent clash between residents of two hostels in Patna late on Tuesday night, police said.
The incident took place at Krishna Ghat, where students from Junction Hostel and CV Raman Hostel allegedly confronted each other following a dispute over the harassment of a woman. What began as an argument quickly escalated into violence, with bombs reportedly hurled and shots fired during the confrontation.
Police said the injured students were taken for medical treatment and their condition was not immediately known.
Officers from Pirbahore and Sultanganj police stations reached the spot soon after receiving information about the clash. A live cartridge and remnants of crude bombs were recovered from the scene, indicating the use of firearms and explosives. Several vehicles parked in the area were also damaged during the violence.
Sub-inspector Akhilesh Kumar of Sultanganj police station confirmed the recovery of ammunition and explosive material and said an investigation was under way.
A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory has been deployed to examine the site, while police are also scrutinising CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify those involved. No arrests had been announced at the time of writing.
The incident has heightened tensions in the locality, with students expressing concerns about safety, particularly ahead of the upcoming Saraswati Puja festival. Police said additional security arrangements were being considered to prevent further unrest.
