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Police encounters in Bihar

Overview

In late October 2026, police in Bihar conducted separate encounters with murder suspects.

In Gaya, police engaged in a late-night raid in Bhiksha village following the October 19 shooting of a sub-inspector’s sons in Siddharthpuri Colony. The encounter resulted in suspects Shyam Bihari and Gaurav being shot in the legs. Authorities recovered a pistol, a country-made pistol, and ammunition at the scene.

In the Bakhtiyarpur area near Patna, a separate encounter occurred involving Saurabh Singh, a suspect in the murder of garage operator Anjani Kumar. While being transported by police and Special Task Force personnel to locate hidden weapons, Singh allegedly opened fire on a vehicle. Police returned fire, striking Singh in the leg. A country-made pistol and cartridges were recovered during the incident.

Entities

Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital · Bakhtiyarpur · Sushil Kumar · Special Task Force · Saurabh Singh

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The encounter took place in the Bakhtiyarpur area near Patna. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.news18.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Saurabh Singh was shot in the leg during the encounter. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.news18.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Saurabh Singh is the main suspect in the murder of garage operator Anjani Kumar. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect opened fire on the police team after retrieving a hidden weapon. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The suspect was referred to NMCH in Patna for medical treatment. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Police recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges from the scene. hindi.news18.com

Timeline

2 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Patna Police encounter leaves murder suspect Saurabh Singh injured
Police and STF personnel in Bihar injured murder suspect Saurabh Singh during an encounter in Bakhtiyarpur after he allegedly opened fire on officers while being escorted to recover weapons.
5 days ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Gaya Police encounter suspects in sub-inspector's son murder case
Two suspects in the murder of a sub-inspector's son were injured in a police encounter in Gaya, Bihar, after a pursuit following the October 19 shooting.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.news18.com · khabarindiatv.com · liveaaryaavart.com · pratahkal.com · punjabkesari.com · samacharnama.com · tv9hindi.com