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Patna Police encounter leaves murder suspect Saurabh Singh injured
A police encounter occurred in the Bakhtiyarpur area near Patna, Bihar, resulting in an injury to Saurabh Singh, the primary suspect in the murder of garage operator Anjani Kumar.
According to police, Singh had been arrested by the Ramkrishna Nagar police the previous day. While being taken to a location near Kalyan Bigha Mor to identify hidden weapons, the suspect allegedly retrieved a concealed firearm and opened fire on the police team, striking a vehicle's headlight. In response, police and Special Task Force (STF) personnel returned fire, striking Singh in the leg.
Following the encounter, Singh was taken to the Bakhtiyarpur Primary Health Centre and subsequently referred to NMCH in Patna for advanced medical treatment. Authorities recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges at the scene. Police are currently investigating how the suspect managed to access a weapon while in custody.
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Anjani Kumar · Bakhtiyarpur · Patna Police · Saurabh Singh · Special Task Force
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The encounter took place in the Bakhtiyarpur area near Patna. hindi.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges from the scene. hindi.news18.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Saurabh Singh is the main suspect in the murder of garage operator Anjani Kumar.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect opened fire on the police team after retrieving a hidden weapon.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect was referred to NMCH in Patna for medical treatment.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Saurabh Singh was shot in the leg during the encounter. hindi.news18.com