ONE INJURED IN POLICE ENCOUNTER

25-OCT-ENG 2

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

PATNA---------------------------- The main accused in the murder of garage operator Anjani Kumar was injured in a police encounter in Bakhtiyarpur, Patna district, early Sunday morning. The accused, identified as Saurabh Singh, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken to hospital for treatment.

According to media reports, the encounter took place on the Kalyan Bigha Road under Bakhtiyarpur police station limits during an operation involving Patna Police and the Special Task Force (STF). Police had taken the accused to the area in connection with the recovery of a weapon allegedly linked to the murder case.

During the operation, the accused allegedly opened fire on the police team, prompting retaliatory firing. Saurabh was injured in the exchange of fire and subsequently taken into custody. A woman police officer was also reported to have sustained injuries during the incident.

Police reportedly recovered firearms and ammunition from the spot. The exact quantity of the recovered weapons and cartridges varies across media reports and is yet to be independently confirmed.

Saurabh Singh is the prime accused in the murder of Anjani Kumar, a garage operator in the Ram Krishna Nagar area of Patna. Anjani was allegedly shot dead in September while returning home after closing his garage. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the murder, the alleged motive and the role of other suspects.

Police are continuing their investigation into the case. The allegations against the accused remain subject to judicial proceedings.