Patna’s streets turned into a battlefield on Maha Shivratri when brazen criminals on a bike unleashed a hail of bullets on two young men at Shivaji Chowk in Ramakrishna Nagar. The shocking daylight attack has shattered claims of tight police security in Bihar’s capital, leaving the area in panic.
The victims, identified as Bittu Kumar and Pintu Kumar, had just stepped out of their Scorpio vehicle to grab tea at a nearby shop. Suddenly, assailants on a motorcycle stormed in, firing indiscriminately before speeding away. Eyewitnesses described the chaos as shots rang out, sending people scrambling for cover.
Local residents acted swiftly, rushing the critically injured duo to a private hospital where doctors are battling to stabilize them. Senior police officials, including Sadar SDPO-2 Ranjan Kumar Singh and Ramakrishna Nagar station officers, arrived promptly to secure the scene.
Preliminary investigations point to a simmering feud, possibly stemming from a clash a year ago between the rival groups. Officers are scouring CCTV footage from the vicinity to identify the gunmen. This brazen act raises serious questions about law and order in Patna, especially during a major festival. Authorities promise swift action, but residents demand more than assurances—they want safety.