Tension gripped Patna’s Kankarbagh neighborhood as a routine police patrol escalated into a full-blown shootout with fugitive Prahlad Kumar. The wanted criminal, linked to a string of high-profile heists, was gunned down in the legs during the exchange that began shortly after midnight.
Detailed briefings from the Patna Police revealed that Kumar was under surveillance for weeks due to his involvement in armed dacoities targeting jewelers and traders. The trap was sprung when he attempted to flee on a motorcycle upon spotting the approaching team.
Bullets flew in both directions, with Kumar firing indiscriminately at pursuing vehicles. Officers exercised restraint, targeting only to incapacitate. The operation concluded with Kumar’s surrender after exhausting his ammunition.
Medical reports indicate bullet wounds to both lower limbs, ruling out any immediate escape risk. Seized items include a .32 caliber revolver, 12 live rounds, and incriminating documents pointing to planned heists.
City Police Commissioner highlighted the significance: ‘Prahlad’s capture removes a major threat. His network supplied weapons to several gangs.’ Community leaders have organized thanks-giving events for the police valor.
As dawn broke, normalcy returned to the area, but the encounter serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by frontline officers. Interrogation has already yielded names of associates, promising further breakthroughs in Bihar’s battle against organized crime.