Patna: A PACS president was killed and the husband of a block pramukh was seriously injured after four masked assailants allegedly opened fire on them in Bihar’s Patna district late Sunday night.
The incident took place in Byapur village under Maner police station limits, where the attackers reportedly targeted PACS president Sanjeev Kumar, also known as Bhalu Bhai, and Pintu Kumar, alias Pintu Poison, husband of block pramukh Rinki Devi.
Sanjeev Kumar died during treatment, while Pintu Kumar sustained bullet injuries and remains under medical care, according to the report.
Attack Took Place Near Ice Cream Factory
According to the available information, the two men were sitting near Pintu Kumar’s ice cream factory-cum-residence when the shooting occurred.
Four masked men arrived on two motorcycles, reportedly entering Masjid Gali from the highway, and allegedly opened fire on the victims.
The sudden gunfire caused panic in the area. Sanjeev Kumar was shot in the chest, while Pintu Kumar sustained injuries to his leg and thigh.
Both were taken for treatment, but Sanjeev Kumar succumbed to his injuries.
Assailants Flee Towards Ramjichak
After the shooting, the attackers reportedly fled towards Ramjichak via the main road.
Police reached the scene after receiving information about the incident and began collecting evidence. Investigators recovered three empty cartridge cases from the spot.
Officers also questioned local residents to gather information about the shooting and the possible route taken by the attackers.
FSL Team Examines Crime Scene
A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) examined the scene and collected evidence to assist the investigation.
Police are also reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area to establish the movements of the assailants and trace their escape route.
Investigators are examining the circumstances of the attack and trying to establish the motive behind the shooting.
Was Pintu Kumar or Sanjeev Kumar the Target?
The identity of the intended target remains a key question in the investigation.
According to the report, there had reportedly been a long-running dispute involving Pintu Kumar and another party, and previous firing incidents were also mentioned.
No similar dispute involving Sanjeev Kumar had emerged in the information cited in the report. Police are therefore investigating whether the attackers primarily intended to target Pintu Kumar or whether Sanjeev Kumar was also specifically targeted.
The motive has not yet been conclusively established.
Police Claim to Have Identified the Suspects
SDPO-2 Amarendra Kumar Jha said that Pintu Kumar had a dispute in the village and that police had identified the suspected attackers.
He said investigators were gathering evidence, while the reason behind the shooting remained unclear.
Police are examining all relevant angles as the investigation continues.
Investigation Underway
The killing has caused concern among residents of Byapur village and surrounding areas. Investigators are relying on forensic evidence, CCTV footage and statements from local residents to reconstruct the sequence of events.
The police investigation is continuing, and further details about the suspects, the motive and possible arrests are awaited.
