Woman shot at by drunk husband in Bhojpur, critical

Ara: A 35-year-old woman was allegedly shot at by her husband at Khairaha village under the Dhangai police station area of Bhojpur district on Thursday evening. The victim has been identified as Lovely Singh, wife of Akash Kumar Singh.“The woman sustained a gunshot wound on her forehead. Due to profuse bleeding and grievous brain injuries, her condition is critical. Blood is being arranged for surgery,” said Dr Vikash Singh, under whose care she is being treated at a private hospital in Ara.Sanjay Kumar Singh, father of the accused, told mediapersons at the hospital on Thursday evening, “My son is addicted to alcohol. He often quarrels with his wife, his in-laws and even with us. On Wednesday too, he came home drunk. Despite repeated warnings, he doesn’t mend his ways. On Thursday evening, he shot at his wife in an inebriated state.”Meanwhile, a police team led by Dhangai SHO Vishwajeet Kumar rushed to the spot and conducted raids to nab the accused. “Prima facie, domestic strife appears to be the reason behind the incident. The accused has fled the village. Raids are on to arrest him,” the SHO said.