# Police encounters in Bihar

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-encounters-in-bihar
> Updated: 2026-10-25T02:11:02.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- The encounter took place in the Bakhtiyarpur area near Patna. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Saurabh Singh was shot in the leg during the encounter. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Saurabh Singh is the main suspect in the murder of garage operator Anjani Kumar. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The suspect opened fire on the police team after retrieving a hidden weapon. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The suspect was referred to NMCH in Patna for medical treatment. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Police recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges from the scene. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patna-police-encounter-leaves-murder-suspect-saurabh-singh-injured

### 2026-10-22: 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.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaya-police-apprehend-two-suspects-in-shooting-incident

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