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Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Two arrested in Boring Canal Road firing incident
Patna: Five days after the firing incident on posh Boring Canal Road in the state capital, two people were arrested on Thursday, even as the main accused is yet to be apprehended. The black SUV without a number plate, which was used in the crime, is also yet to be traced. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police said so far, , a resident of Kadamkuan, and , alias Sameer, from Pirbahor were arrested in connection with the case. According to an FIR registered at Shri Krishnapuri police station, the incident involved four to five youths, who had arrived at Boring Canal Road in the black SUV, two hours after a dispute with some local residents, and fired six rounds on May 24. The first two rounds were fired from the SUV itself near a popular sweet shop in the area, followed by two more rounds a little further ahead. Meanwhile, ADG (law and order) Pankaj Darad, who was coincidentally passing through the area, instructed his security personnel to chase the SUV. His bodyguard, Rajneesh Kumar (ATS constable), fired four rounds in self-defence while chasing the criminals. After this, the vehicle took a U-turn from Lohia Chakra and took the bridge, where two more rounds were fired. The ADG chased them up to GPO roundabout, but due to a lack of tight security arrangements, all the criminals managed to escape. Sachivalaya subdivisional police officer (SDPO)-II Saket Kumar said the FIR was registered on the basis of a statement by sub-inspector Alok Kumar. "Today, the police received information that the accused were planning to surrender. Security was increased at the court in response. Meanwhile, the police stopped a young man for questioning and informed the Shri Krishnapuri police station. After checking the young man's Aadhaar card, he was released," the SDPO said.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Time of India
Gun-wielding miscreants on bike open fire on busy Patna street
Patna police are investigating a shooting at Boring Road crossing after a video went viral showing two individuals firing shots from a motorcycle near a temple. PATNA: Buddha Colony police have initiated an investigation into the shooting incident at Boring Road crossing in Patna. According to SHO Sadanand Shah, the investigation has been initiated after the video of the incident went viral on social media. A 5-second video circulating on social media platforms shows two individuals on a motorcycle fired bullets near a temple at Boring Road. The footage, which has caused significant public concern and demands for police action, depicts the pillion rider fired two shots in the air from a moving motorcycle near the Crossing. Sources suggest the incident occurred on the morning of May 24, coinciding with another shooting event that took place that evening on Boring Canal Road near Haratli More, when a black SUV with license plat fired eight rounds following a dispute with the locals In the latter incident, unknown individuals in a Scorpio SUV reportedly fired eight shots during what is believed to be a parking-related dispute. No casualties were reported. Additional director general of police (ADG), law and order, Pankaj Darad, who was returning from an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) meeting, witnessed the shooting near New Punaichak and immediately began pursuing the offenders. During the chase, which continued till GPO Golambar, the ADG's security guard opened fire in an attempt to stop the criminals. The miscreants retaliated and managed to escape while driving the SUV recklessly. Patna SSP Avakash Kumar has taken disciplinary action by suspending 18 officers for dereliction of duty in this matter. 'Further investigation has been going on,' he said.
