A 29-year-old man, Dashrath Yadav, was shot in Mokimpur village under Barh police station area in Patna district on Wednesday night. Dashrath had just returned home from Surat, Gujarat, on Wednesday. After having dinner, he was on his way to the cattle shed when an altercation and indiscriminate firing broke out, resulting in him being shot in the leg. He has been referred to Patna for treatment in serious condition.

Dashrath's brother, Baudhu Yadav, stated that Dashrath arrived in Barh from Bakhtiyarpur around 7 PM. He saw some people sitting outside his house, and suddenly an uproar began, followed by 50 to 60 rounds of firing. Villagers immediately took Dashrath to the Barh hospital, where an X-ray revealed a bullet lodged in his leg. Doctors, considering his critical condition, referred him to Patna.

Locals allege that about a week ago, a dairy businessman and some villagers had a fight, leading to ongoing tension and continuous firing incidents in the village. On Wednesday night, approximately 25 rounds of firing were heard, creating an atmosphere of fear among residents. Villagers have questioned the police's handling of the situation, stating that despite persistent firing, no effective action has been taken so far.

Upon receiving information about the incident, a police team arrived at the scene. Barh SHO Poornanandu Mishra confirmed the shooting, stating that one person was injured and referred to PMCH. He added that the exact reasons behind the incident would only be known after investigation.