RANCHI, Jharkhand – Chaos erupted in Ranchi today as two rival criminal groups clashed violently over a land dispute, leading to a fierce gunfight that left three people injured. Eyewitnesses described a scene straight out of an action movie, with bullets flying across a busy neighborhood in the heart of the city.
The confrontation began around midday when members of the two factions, long at odds over ownership of a prime plot of land, came face-to-face. What started as heated arguments quickly escalated into gunfire. Local residents panicked and took cover as shots rang out, shattering the afternoon calm.
Police rushed to the spot after receiving frantic calls from terrified locals. They found three men wounded, two with gunshot injuries to their legs and one with wounds to the arm. All three were rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors described their conditions as stable but serious.
Preliminary investigations reveal the dispute centers on a 5-acre parcel of land valued at crores. Both groups claim historical ownership, backed by forged documents according to authorities. This isn’t the first time violence has flared up over this property; past skirmishes have led to arrests but no resolution.
Senior police officials have formed a special team to probe the incident. ‘We will not tolerate such lawlessness,’ declared Ranchi SSP in a press briefing. ‘Heavy forces have been deployed, and we are hunting down the perpetrators.’ The area remains cordoned off as forensics teams scour for evidence.
Land mafias have plagued Jharkhand for years, turning property battles into bloody feuds. This latest shootout underscores the urgent need for robust land record reforms and stricter enforcement against criminal syndicates. As the injured recover, the city holds its breath, hoping for swift justice.