Patna: The police in Patna have arrested four individuals over a land dispute which turned into violence in the Kankarbagh area on Tuesday.
Police sources confirmed the incident and said that it occurred on Ram Lakhan Path, where the suspects opened fire outside a residence over a property disagreement.
Upon arrival, law enforcement officers found that the assailants had taken refuge inside a house owned by Upendra Singh.
The police promptly cordoned off the area and called in the Special Task Force (STF) to assist in apprehending the suspects.
Equipped with advanced weapons, STF personnel conducted a meticulous operation, leading to the arrest of all four individuals after a one-hour standoff.
Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Avkash Kumar, said that initial investigations suggest the altercation stemmed from a property dispute.
“The police are thoroughly examining the incident, including reviewing CCTV footage, to gather comprehensive evidence. The swift response and coordinated efforts of multiple police units, under direct supervision, were instrumental in resolving the situation without any casualties,” Kumar added.
He emphasised that the police are thoroughly examining the incident to gather comprehensive evidence.
“At present, we are not sure about the exact number of criminals. The questioning of the accused is currently underway to know their accomplices and actual motives. The preliminary investigation revealed land dispute,” Kumar said.
“The process of registering FIR in the Kankarbagh police station is currently underway,” he added.