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Dhanbad Resident Fires Shot Near Man's Head
16 Jan
Summary
- Devendra Singh allegedly fired a gun near a resident's temple.
- Over two dozen live cartridges found in accused's flat.
- Police are searching for Devendra Singh and accomplices.
A late-night firing incident in Dhanbad's Jharudih area has left residents of an apartment complex in fear. The alleged perpetrator, Devendra Singh, a witness in the Suresh Singh murder case, is accused of firing a shot perilously close to a resident's temple following an argument.
The victim, Rajesh Jha, intervened when Singh was reportedly vandalizing property and assaulting his driver. Singh then allegedly fired at Jha, narrowly missing his eye. Kanchan Jha, Rajesh's wife, corroborated the events, stating Singh often caused disturbances when intoxicated.
Police responded swiftly, recovering numerous live cartridges and empty shells from Singh's residence and finding bullet damage on nearby vehicles. An FIR has been filed against Devendra Singh and four unidentified individuals, with authorities actively pursuing their arrest.
