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Patna Teen Shot Dead During Idol Procession
22 Oct
Summary
- A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot during an idol immersion procession.
- The incident occurred Wednesday night in Patna City's Khajekalan police station area.
- Police are investigating potential involvement of a puja committee member.
A 15-year-old boy was killed late Wednesday night during an idol immersion procession in Patna City. The victim, Kundan Kumar, sustained a fatal gunshot wound near Paschim Darwaza in the Khajekalan police station area.
He was initially taken to Guru Gobind Singh Hospital and later referred to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), where he passed away during treatment. City SP (East) Shaileja confirmed that police responded promptly to the shooting and launched an immediate investigation.
Initial inquiries point towards the potential involvement of a committee member, though a comprehensive probe is ongoing to ascertain all circumstances. Police are also examining whether internal disputes within the puja committee contributed to the fatal shooting, and are questioning relatives and other individuals.
The incident caused significant disruption, leading to the temporary halt of the procession. While some reports alleged vandalism, police denied these claims. Order was eventually restored by the authorities, ensuring the peaceful completion of the idol immersion.
