In a shocking incident that marred the festive spirit of Holi, three brazen criminals stormed a liquor shop in Ranchi’s Angara area, demanding free alcohol as ‘extortion money.’ When the shop staff refused, the gang unleashed a barrage of bullets, sending panic rippling through the neighborhood.
The dramatic confrontation unfolded late Tuesday night at a local liquor outlet under Angara police station limits. The perpetrators first made a routine purchase, blending in like any other customer. But their true intent soon surfaced as they escalated demands for complimentary bottles, terming it their rightful ‘rengdari’ or protection fee.
Refusal sparked fury. What followed was a hail of gunfire, captured vividly on the shop’s CCTV cameras. Bullets riddled the premises, but miraculously, no one was injured—neither the terrified employees inside nor bystanders outside. The festival of colors nearly turned bloody in Jharkhand’s capital.
Shopkeepers in the vicinity slammed shutters in fear as word spread like wildfire. Police from Angara station rushed to the scene, seizing the CCTV footage that provided clear glimpses of the culprits. Raids are underway, with officers confident of swift arrests since locals believe all three suspects hail from the same locality.
This brazen daytime—like audacity on a major festival exposes glaring lapses in law enforcement. As Ranchi reels from the shock, questions mount over public safety measures, especially around high-risk spots like liquor stores. Authorities promise action, but for residents, the trauma lingers amid the remnants of Holi celebrations.