Patna: In a shocking incident in Maner, adjacent to Bihar's capital Patna, the president of a Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS), Sanjeet Kumar alias Bhalu, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Durga Puja Ashtami night. The husband of the Block Chief, Rinki Devi, Pintoo Kumar, who intervened to save him, also sustained bullet injuries and is reported to be in critical condition. The incident occurred in Biapur village, under the Maner police station jurisdiction.

According to reports, on Sunday late night, unidentified motorcycle-borne criminals opened fire indiscriminately on PACS president Sanjeet Kumar alias Bhalu and Block Chief's husband Pintoo Kumar. Sanjeet Kumar succumbed to his injuries, while Pintoo Kumar is battling for his life. The brutal attack has sent shockwaves through the area, and police have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the culprits.

Sources indicate that Sanjeet Kumar alias Bhalu and Pintoo Kumar were sitting together at Sanjeet Kumar's residence in Biapur village when four assailants on two motorcycles approached Pintoo Kumar's house. The criminals then targeted Sanjeet Kumar, opening fire without warning, causing chaos at the scene.

During the firing, Pintoo Kumar bravely stepped forward to protect the PACS president but was also shot by the attackers. Both men collapsed, severely injured. After committing the crime, the assailants fled the scene. Locals rushed the injured to a private hospital in Danapur, where Sanjeet Kumar was declared dead during treatment.

Upon receiving information, Maner police reached the spot and commenced their investigation. Police are scrutinizing CCTV footage from the crime scene and surrounding areas to identify the perpetrators and ascertain the motive behind the shooting. Danapur DSP-2 Amarendra Kumar Jha stated that electoral rivalry is suspected to be the reason behind the murder. The police are actively pursuing leads and conducting raids to arrest the absconding criminals, as a climate of fear grips Biapur village and its vicinity.