A shocking incident of armed robbery and violence unfolded in Bihar's Saharsa district, leaving a postgraduate student injured. A 35-year-old man pursuing his M.Ed was shot by three criminals on a motorcycle after he refused to hand over money.
Bravery Amidst Gunfire: Victim Rides to Hospital
The attack occurred on Saturday evening near the Menha Petrol Pump. The victim, identified as Neeraj Kumar Mishra, a resident of Jagatpur in the neighbouring Supaul district, was riding his own motorcycle when he was intercepted. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants stopped him and demanded cash. When Neeraj refused to comply, they opened fire.
Three shots were fired, with two bullets striking Neeraj in his thigh. Displaying immense courage and presence of mind, the injured student did not succumb to his wounds. Instead, he managed to ride his bike to a nearby hospital to seek urgent medical help. It was at the hospital that he contacted his friend, Aryant Kumar, and informed him about the traumatic event.
Sequence of Events and Police Probe
According to his friend Aryant, they had visited a bookstore at Thana Chowk earlier that day. Neeraj was on his way back to his native village, Jagatpur, when the criminals targeted him. After firing the shots, the bike-borne trio quickly fled the scene, leaving Neeraj wounded.
The local police were immediately alerted at the hospital. Officers arrived promptly and initiated an investigation into the case. Neeraj was later shifted to a private nursing home for further treatment and better care.
Dr. Ajay Singh, who attended to Neeraj, provided a crucial medical update. He confirmed that two bullets were lodged in the student's thigh. Fortunately, no vital organs were damaged, and his condition is now reported as stable.
Police Explore All Angles in Saharsa Shooting Case
The Saharsa police are actively pursuing multiple leads to solve this case. DSP Om Prakash Kumar from the Police Line stated that all possible angles, including robbery and personal rivalry, are being explored. As part of the investigation, the police are scrutinizing CCTV footage from the area around the crime scene to identify the culprits.
Authorities are also questioning Neeraj's friends and acquaintances to gather more information that could shed light on the motive behind the attack. The police have assured the public that they are working diligently to apprehend the criminals and ensure they face justice.
This incident has once again raised concerns about law and order in the region, highlighting the brazen nature of daytime crimes. The community awaits swift action from the police to bring the perpetrators to book.
