Motorcycle-borne assailants open fire on two men in Barh, one serious

Patna: Three motorcycle-borne criminals shot at a man and his relative on Kaima Road under Saksohra police station area in Barh sub-division of Patna district on Tuesday morning.

The man, identified as Gorelal Yadav, was attacked while he was returning home after visiting his agriculture field along with his brother-in-law, Rajballabh Yadav. The miscreants fired three bullets at them, which hit Gorelal in the head and abdomen.

Upon receiving the information, the police admitted a seriously injured Gorelal to Barh sub-divisional hospital, from where he was referred to Patna.

Anand Kumar Singh, SDPO-I of Barh, who also rushed to the spot, said the police were investigating the case and the forensic team was called to collect evidence and blood samples. “Three empty bullet shells were recovered from the spot. The other person accompanying the victim is being questioned to identify the attackers,” he said.

“The incident took place around 7.30am while Gorelal and Rajballabh were returning from the agriculture field. Gorelal sustained serious injuries, reportedly hit by three bullets: Two in the head and one in the upper abdomen. After first aid, doctors referred him to a higher facility. He is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Patna,” the SDPO said.

Police are probing the case using technical evidence, CCTV footage from nearby areas, and manual intelligence inputs, including questioning local residents. “Possible motives under scrutiny include land disputes or personal enmity, though nothing is confirmed yet. Statements from his family and the victim will be recorded for further investigation,” Singh said.Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy New Year wishes, messages, and quotes !