Villager killed, 4 cops injured as Bihar police raid turns into violent conflict in Muzaffarpur

The SDPO mentioned the police opened hearth in self-defence, after firing was heard from the opposite facet. “In the course of the incident, an area particular person died.”

The deceased has been recognized as Jagat Veer Rai, police mentioned, including that the circumstances resulting in the firing are underneath examination.

Rural SP Rajesh Singh Prabhakar mentioned, “Based mostly on the preliminary investigation, throughout the raid, police had been knowledgeable that the accused had moved from his home to a different home within the village.”

A police supply claimed “the raiding group got here underneath heavy stone-pelting and was attacked with sticks and firearms after the accused allegedly raised an alarm and gathered villagers”.

SP Prabhakar confirmed that the police group and the car had been attacked throughout the operation. “Station Home Officer (SHO) Raja Singh and extra SHO Manish Kumar, together with two House Guard personnel, had been injured and are present process therapy at SKMCH in Muzaffarpur,” he mentioned. “After a quick interval, info was obtained that an individual had sustained a bullet damage and died.”

In the meantime, villagers alleged Rai was shot by police with out provocation. In accordance with native accounts, police entered a neighbouring home whereas looking for a suspect, and a dispute adopted when Rai objected. His household claimed he was shot after questioning the police’s actions.

Rai’s son alleged that the police had been “abusing and firing” when his father stepped out and objected, following which he was shot. Villagers have demanded motion towards the SHO and accused the police of extreme drive.

Addressing allegations by villagers, SP Prabhakar mentioned “the matter could be completely investigated via an impartial inquiry”, and that an FSL group has been known as to the spot. He added that the useless physique has been despatched for autopsy examination and additional motion shall be taken primarily based on the findings.

The officer mentioned that an FIR has been registered and all elements are at the moment being examined as additional investigation is underway. “The precise sequence of occasions, together with whether or not firing befell from each side, will turn into clear solely in any case details emerge.”

Extra officers have been deployed to keep up regulation and order, and senior officers are intently monitoring the scenario.

In a separate incident Tuesday, a police group from the narcotics unit was attacked by residents in Patna’s Buddha Colony throughout a raid primarily based on details about unlawful medication.

In accordance with a Bihar Police officer, the group led by sub-inspector Rahul Dev reached Chinakothi round 11:45 am when “about 100 women and men allegedly attacked them with stones”. Police fired within the air to disperse the group.

“One particular person, recognized as Akash Dhangar (25), was taken into custody. A complete of 54 packets of smack and 6,700 rupees had been recovered,” the officer mentioned, including no casualties had been reported and a case has been registered towards 50–60 unidentified individuals.