Patna: On one hand the SSP was discussing the crime, on the other hand bullets were fired on the streets of Patna. Late Tuesday night, miscreants targeted a property dealer and opened fire in Ramakrishna Nagar area. Panic spread in the area after the incident.
Attack in broad daylight in Astrologer's Path
The incident took place in Astrologer Path of Ramakrishna Nagar police station area. At around 10 pm on Tuesday night, property dealer Shubham Yadav was walking on foot while talking on his mobile. Then two miscreants riding on an Apache bike came and without saying anything, fired four bullets at him.
As soon as the sound of bullets was heard, there was a stampede nearby. Shubham fell on the road soaked in blood. The attackers immediately fled from the spot after committing the crime.
The local people hurriedly took Shubham to the nearest hospital. According to doctors, he was hit by four bullets and his condition remains critical.
The incident happened during the SSP meeting
The most shocking thing was that at the same time a crime meeting was going on in Patna under the chairmanship of SSP. Crime control and law and order were being discussed in the meeting and there was firing in the city. As soon as the information was received, Ramakrishna Nagar police and DSP Sadar-2 reached the spot. The police cordoned off the spot and searched the CCTV cameras installed nearby.
The entire incident was captured in CCTV
Police have found the entire incident recorded in a CCTV of the area. It is clearly visible in the footage that two youths came on a bike, stopped near Shubham and left after firing. At present the reason for the attack is not clear.
Police believe that this matter may be related to a land-property dispute or a property deal. Shubham's business relationships and recent transactions are also being investigated.
Ramakrishna Nagar Police Station Officer said that a team has been formed on the basis of CCTV footage to identify the miscreants. The accused will be arrested soon.
Panic in the area, people scared
After this firing in broad daylight, there is an atmosphere of panic in Jyotishi Path and surrounding areas. People are saying that despite the police meeting, criminals are committing crimes without fear.
Local shopkeepers said that in the evening, anti-social elements gather here. There is a demand to increase police patrolling. At present the police have registered the case and started investigation. Only after Shubham's statement will the real reason for the attack be revealed.