A private security guard was fatally shot outside the Superintendent of Police’s residence in Chatra, Jharkhand, triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred during an altercation between two security guards, resulting in one guard opening fire and causing fatal injuries to the victim. Police swiftly arrested the accused guard and have initiated an investigation into the matter.
Animesh Naithani, the Superintendent of Police in Chatra, directed police teams to the scene following the shooting. Senior officers, including SDPOs of Simaria and Tandwa, visited the site to assess the situation. The accused guard has been taken into custody for questioning, and a Ford Endeavour found near the scene has been seized by investigators.
Authorities are gathering evidence, including weapons recovered from the vehicle, and have called in a forensic team to collect scientific proof from the site. CCTV footage is under scrutiny, and eyewitnesses are being interviewed to piece together the sequence of events. The identity of the deceased guard and the motive behind the shooting have not been disclosed yet.
Police are exploring all possible angles, considering whether the incident stemmed from a personal dispute or involved other factors. They assure that further actions will be based on forensic findings, witness testimonies, and gathered evidence. The incident has left the area residents in a state of fear.
