Patna: Chaos erupted in Bihar’s capital on Tuesday after armed criminals opened fire in Kankarbagh, forcing police and Special Task Force (STF) personnel to launch a high-stakes operation, officials said. Security forces have arrested two armed criminals in the incident.
The incident took place in Ram Lakhan Path, where the criminals took refuge inside a residential building after firing multiple rounds, officials added.
Soon, security forces sealed off the four-story structure and urged the offenders to surrender even as additional contingents of security forces were called in as reinforcement.
After an intense standoff, police managed to arrest two of the criminals while efforts are underway to capture their remaining accomplices. The building’s residents remained inside their homes during the operation, with police ensuring their safety.
Senior officials confirmed that the operation was conducted with extreme caution to avoid civilian casualties. Investigations are ongoing to determine the identities and motives of the arrested individuals.
Authorities said the perpetrators shot 4–5 bullets as soon as police teams arrived, then retreated into the building. Residents, witnessing the dramatic scenes unfold, were left terrified as security forces moved in.
“The criminals were dangerous and well-armed. The moment they spotted the police, they opened fire and ran inside the building,” said an officer involved in the operation.
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