Gas vendor shot dead in Danapur, FIR lodged

Patna: Two motorcycle-borne criminals shot dead a 30-year-old gas vendor late Sunday night in Danapur area of Patna district. The three bullets— one in the chest, one in the ribs and one in the left arm—pierced Indal Sao. He died on the spot.

Police said an FIR has been registered against unidentified persons in this regard.

The shooting occurred near Takshashila Colony on Nasriganj Biscuit Factory Road. Police recovered a mobile phone and an empty cartridge from the spot. The phone helped confirm the victim’s identity.

Indal was a resident of Bank Colony on Gola Road under Danapur police station area.

Indal’s brother Sanjeet Kumar, who operates a grocery shop on Gola Road, said: “Around 9pm on Sunday, Indal was sitting at my grocery shop when his friend arrived and took him on a bike. I spoke to Indal on the phone later. He said he would be back soon. An hour later, I was told he was murdered.”

Sanjeet alleged the same friend, who took Indal, was behind the killing. The family members of the deceased reached the Danapur sub-divisional hospital after getting information. The forensic team also collected samples from the crime scene.

Indal was a native of Banspati village under Runnisaidpur police station in Sitamarhi district. Danapur ASP Shivam Dhakad reached the crime spot after being informed.

He said, “All angles are being probed. CCTV footage from nearby areas is being scanned to identify the culprits. A case has been registered at Danapur police station against unidentified persons and further legal action is underway.”