Panic gripped Bayapur in Maner police station area, Patna district, after a late Sunday night firing incident. Four unknown assailants on two motorcycles opened fire indiscriminately on Pintoo Kumar alias Poison, husband of the Block Chief, and PACS President Sanjeet Kumar alias Bhanu. Sanjeet Kumar, who sustained serious injuries, succumbed during treatment, while Pintoo Kumar remains in critical condition and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Danapur.

According to reports, the incident occurred between 9 and 10 PM when Pintoo Kumar and Sanjeet Kumar were sitting on their porch. Four unidentified criminals arrived on two motorcycles and fired approximately a dozen rounds at them. Both sustained serious bullet wounds. After committing the crime, the attackers fled the scene. Sanjeet Kumar passed away upon reaching the hospital, while Pintoo Kumar suffered a bullet wound to his thigh.

Upon receiving information, Maner police reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Several empty bullet casings were recovered from the crime scene. Given the gravity of the matter, a Forensic Science Lab (FSL) team also collected evidence from the site. Police are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the attackers and trace their escape route.

Danapur Sub-Divisional Police Officer-2 Amarendra Kumar Jha stated that initial investigations suggest political rivalry as the motive behind the incident. Police have obtained crucial leads regarding the identity of the criminals, and continuous raids are being conducted for their arrest. Authorities assure that the accused will be apprehended soon. The incident has created an atmosphere of tension and fear in the entire area.