Patna : Two sons of a police sub-inspector were shot by unidentified assailants near Siddharthpuri locality in Manpur, Gaya, late Monday night. The younger brother, aged 30, died while being taken to hospital, while his 32-year-old elder brother sustained critical injuries.
The incident took place near Nauranga Aahar during the Durga Puja period. Their father, Sudhanshu Shekhar, also known as Pintu Singh, is posted as a sub-inspector in Motihari.
The injured man was taken to Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital in Gaya for treatment. Police have launched an investigation to identify those involved and establish the motive behind the shooting.
Brothers Allegedly Called To Intervene In Dispute
According to the family, a dispute had reportedly broken out between some people in the neighbourhood. The brothers were allegedly called to the spot by phone and went there to intervene.
The family said shots were fired after the brothers arrived. However, the precise sequence of events and the circumstances that led to the shooting are yet to be established by investigators.
There has also been speculation about a possible dispute linked to gambling, but police have not officially confirmed this as the motive. Investigators are examining the possibility of a personal dispute or previous enmity.
Police Recover Empty Cartridges
Officers from Muffasil police station reached the scene and recovered empty cartridges. The police are questioning people and gathering information to determine who called the brothers to the location and who was responsible for the shooting.
Investigators are also working to identify and trace the suspects. No confirmed information about arrests was available in the initial report.
Family Had Been Living In Manpur For Years
The brothers originally belonged to Jethian village under the Atri police station area of Gaya district. Their family had been living in Siddharthpuri Colony in Manpur for several years.
Police said the investigation is continuing, with the motive and the identities of the assailants yet to be confirmed. Further action will depend on the evidence collected during the probe.
