A car, driving recklessly to avoid a police check near Patna, hit two people, leading to a security alert before Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary’s visit. The abandoned vehicle yielded two pistols and 15 live cartridges, prompting public outrage in the area. Locals demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits who fled the scene.
Police recovered arms and ammunition from the vehicle and are conducting raids to apprehend the accused swiftly. The seized weapons, including two pistols, 15 cartridges, and three magazines, have been sent for forensic examination. The vehicle owner has been identified through the registration number, with raids ongoing for the suspects’ arrest.
The incident occurred when a speeding car, attempting to evade a police check, collided with villagers in Raghopur village. The police were conducting vehicle checks in anticipation of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary’s visit when the white car tried to escape upon seeing them. The driver lost control, injuring two individuals standing nearby, who were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities suspect a potential link to an arms smuggling network and are investigating this angle along with other aspects. An FIR has been lodged under relevant sections of the Arms Act and for reckless driving at Bihta police station. The incident incited anger among residents, leading to damage to the vehicle as locals expressed their fury by pelting stones.
As the situation escalated, the occupants abandoned the car and fled, prompting police intervention to restore order. The incident has caused panic and anger in the neighborhood, with demands for swift action and the immediate arrest of those responsible.
