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Criminal arrested after fierce gunfight with police in Patna
A confrontation along the Son River in Patna resulted in the arrest of one criminal following an exchange of gunfire in which 62 rounds were discharged. Two police personnel were injured during the operation.
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Law enforcement authorities in Patna apprehended a criminal following an armed encounter along the Son River on Tuesday. The gunfight between police and the suspect involved a significant exchange of fire, with officers discharging 62 rounds during the confrontation.
According to Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), two police personnel sustained injuries during the operation. Both officers received treatment for their wounds, though the severity of their injuries was not immediately disclosed.
The arrested individual is currently in police custody pending further investigation. Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances that led to the gunfight or the identity and criminal background of the arrested suspect.
The incident marks another significant law enforcement operation in the Bihar capital, which has witnessed increased police activity against criminal elements in recent months. The SSP's office indicated that further details would be made available as the investigation progresses.