1 killed as shooters fire dozen rounds outside block chief's house in Bihar

One man died and another was seriously injured after unidentified assailants indiscriminately fired at them in Bihar's Maner block, which falls under the Patna district.The man who lost his life has been identified as Sanjeet Kumar, a Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) president. Meanwhile, Pintu Kumar alias Poison, the husband of the local block chief, was injured.The incident took place between 9 pm and 10 pm on Sunday, October 18, while the duo were sitting outside Pintu Kumar's home.According to the police, four assailants arrived on two motorbikes and opened fire at them. They subsequently fled the scene. The shooters reportedly fired around a dozen rounds, leaving both men seriously injured. They were rushed to a hospital for treatment, where Sanjeet Kumar succumbed to his injuries.Pintu Kumar sustained a bullet wound to his thigh and is currently undergoing treatment. His condition was described as serious. The shooting has left residents in the area gripped by fear, with police suspecting political rivalry as a possible motive behind the deadly attack.HUNT ON FOR SHOOTERSPolice reached the spot soon after receiving information about the shooting and launched an investigation. Several empty cartridges were recovered from the scene, while a forensic science laboratory (FSL) team was called in to collect evidence and samples.Investigators are also examining CCTV footage from cameras installed in the surrounding areas to identify the assailants and trace their escape route.Sub-Divisional Police Officer-II Amarendra Kumar Jha said preliminary findings suggested that political rivalry could be behind the attack. He added that the police had obtained important leads in identifying the shooters.Raids are being conducted to arrest the accused, the official said, adding that the police expected to catch them soon.- Ends(Based on inputs from Manoj Kumar Singh)