Bihar’s capital witnessed a terrifying public execution-style shooting on Maha Shivratri. At Shivaji Chowk under Ramakrishna Nagar police limits, two young men became targets of ruthless gunmen who fled on a bike after the assault.
Friends Bittu and Pintu Kumar had parked their Scorpio and were sipping tea when the attackers struck without warning. Multiple rounds were fired in quick succession, critically wounding both. The marketplace erupted in fear, with screams echoing as the perpetrators escaped.
Quick-thinking locals transported the victims to a private facility, where surgeons are fighting for their lives. Sadar SDPO-2 Ranjan Kumar Singh and local cops cordoned off the area, initiating a manhunt.
Investigators suspect deep-rooted animosity, referencing a similar showdown 12 months prior. CCTV scans and witness statements are key to cracking the case. This festival-day outrage underscores the urgent need for intelligence-driven policing in Patna’s volatile zones. Will this be the wake-up call for comprehensive reforms?