In a shocking escalation of a minor land dispute, two people were gunned down in Rasalpur village under Fatuha police station in Patna, Bihar, on Friday. The incident has cast a shadow of fear over the area, with one more person fighting for life in hospital.
The victims identified as 50-year-old Rajvanti Devi and 55-year-old Devsagar Singh succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds after being rushed to a nearby hospital. Excessive blood loss proved fatal for them, as confirmed by family members.
According to Jitendra Kumar, son of Rajvanti Devi, the tragedy stemmed from a trivial disagreement over just two inches of land. This simmering feud had been ongoing for years between two brothers, Shravan Prasad and Rajkumar Yadav.
Jitendra recounted the horrifying sequence: ‘My father Shravan Prasad and others were discussing with my uncle Rajkumar Yadav when suddenly his son Shivam Kumar Yadav appeared and opened fire on us. My mother Rajvanti Devi, my brother Rajan Prasad, and villager Devsagar Singh were hit. My mother and Devsagar died in the hospital.’
Rajan Prasad remains in critical condition at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH). The attackers fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
Panic gripped the village as news spread, prompting locals to demand strict action against the perpetrators and adequate compensation for the bereaved families. To prevent further unrest, police have deployed forces in the area.
Rural Superintendent of Police Kundan Kumar arrived promptly with a team, initiating a thorough investigation. Raids are underway to apprehend the accused.
‘We recovered two pistols, a sword, and several empty cartridges from the spot,’ SP Kumar stated. ‘All aspects of the case are under scrutiny, and the guilty will face severe punishment.’
Authorities assure the situation is under control, though tension lingers in the locality. This incident underscores the perils of unresolved petty disputes turning violent in rural Bihar.