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Patna Police Investigate SUV Firing Incident, Suspend Six Officers

Unidentified suspects fired multiple shots on Boring Canal Road following a parking dispute, prompting a citywide alert and ongoing investigation.

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Overview

  • The incident began after a black Scorpio SUV collided with a white Innova near Indira Bhawan, leading to an argument that escalated into gunfire an hour later.
  • Unidentified individuals in the SUV fired several rounds in the air, causing panic among residents; no injuries were reported.
  • Additional Director General Pankaj Darad witnessed the incident and pursued the suspects, whose vehicle had no license plate, but they managed to escape.
  • Six police personnel were suspended for dereliction of duty, and multiple teams have been deployed to trace the suspects and their vehicle.
  • Police are reviewing CCTV footage, collecting witness statements, and maintaining a citywide alert to locate and apprehend those involved.