GUNFIRE ERUPTS OVER REFUSAL TO GIVE SAMOSAS ON CREDIT, 16 ARRESTED

GUNFIRE ERUPTS OVER REFUSAL TO GIVE SAMOSAS ON CREDIT, 16 ARRESTED

3-JAN-ENG 2

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

SASARAM-------------------------A minor dispute turned violent on Sunday night in Amaisidihra village under Kochas police station area of ​​the district. The argument, which started over a refusal to give samosas on credit at a snack shop, quickly escalated into a fight and then gunfire.

Approximately six people from both sides were injured in the incident, some of whom sustained gunshot wounds. All the injured are being treated at a local hospital.

According to reports, a customer arrived at a snack shop on Sunday night to buy samosas. When the shopkeeper refused to give them on credit, the customer became enraged and started verbally abusing and physically assaulting the shopkeeper.

As the dispute escalated, other people from the customer's side also arrived at the scene. A ​​fierce fight ensued between the two sides, involving sticks and clubs, and the situation deteriorated to the point of gunfire.

Upon receiving information, the Kochas police arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. Based on complaints from both sides, the police have so far arrested 16 people.

Kochas Station House Officer Nitish Kumar said that the investigation is ongoing and strict legal action will be taken against the culprits.