Patna, Nov 12 : Unidentified armed criminals shot dead a 23-year-old man and critically injured another in a broad-daylight attack in Barka Gaon village of Bihar's Bhojpur district on Thursday, triggering panic in the area.
Patna, Nov 12 (IANS) Unidentified armed criminals shot dead a 23-year-old man and critically injured another in a broad-daylight attack in Barka Gaon village of Bihar’s Bhojpur district on Thursday, triggering panic in the area.
The incident took place in Chautra locality, Ward No. 11, under the jurisdiction of the Mufassil police station.
The deceased has been identified as Ritik Singh (23), son of Harendra Singh, a resident of Majhauwa village under the Ara Town police station area.
The injured man is Yuvraj Singh (22), son of Ramvatar Singh, who belongs to Deori village under the Dhobaha police station area.
According to preliminary information, the two men were targeted by the assailants, who opened fire at close range.
Ritik sustained bullet injuries and died on the spot, while Yuvraj was reportedly hit by two bullets and seriously injured.
Following the shooting, residents and family members rushed Yuvraj to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. His condition is stated to be critical.
The sudden attack in broad daylight created panic among residents, with people gathering at the spot soon after the incident.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
On receiving information, a police team from the Mufassil police station reached the scene and initiated an investigation.
Police officials are questioning residents and examining the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Raids are also being conducted at suspected locations to identify and arrest those involved.
Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
In another shocking incident, the bodies of two teenagers were discovered in a well in the Barhpur Panchayat, located within the jurisdiction of the Mokama police station in Patna district, on Thursday afternoon.
The deceased have been identified as 18-year-old Sonu Kumar and 15-year-old Rajnish.
Their discovery has caused an outcry and deep distress in the village.
It has also emerged that four youths from the Panchayat had gone missing after leaving their homes; while the bodies of two have been recovered, the whereabouts of the other two remain unknown.
According to an official, the four youths from Barhpur Panchayat had left their homes on Thursday morning.
When they failed to return by the afternoon, and no trace of them could be found, their families and fellow villagers grew increasingly concerned.
Meanwhile, residents spotted bodies in an abandoned well in the village.
Upon receiving the news, villagers gathered at the scene and promptly pulled the bodies out of the well.
