Patna’s Civil Court became the stage for a high-noon showdown as guards thwarted an armed intrusion, seizing a loaded revolver from a professional shooter. The episode at Gate No. 1 saw Piyush Kumar of Vaishali district collared, while his shadowy partner melted away.
Details emerged of the pair’s furtive approach, metal glinting under scrutiny. Quick reflexes by on-duty personnel neutralized one threat, but the getaway fueled urgency in the probe. Courtgoers scattered in alarm, with attorneys decrying the near-miss: ‘One lax check, and tragedy strikes the bench.’
Town DSP-1 led the response, bundling the suspect off for grilling at Pir Bahor outpost. SSP Kartikey Sharma provided updates: ‘Security is standard here. The pistol was primed, cash too. We’re hunting the second man and probing intents—likely a lawyer or jailbird on the docket.’
This breach has lawyers up in arms, petitioning for fortified perimeters and tech upgrades. It paints a grim picture of escalating risks in Bihar courts, where feuds spill from streets to sessions.
Interrogators are unraveling Piyush’s nexus, suspecting syndicate backing for a targeted slaying. The incident, while averted, spotlights vulnerabilities in public institutions, urging a security overhaul before the next bullet flies.