In a significant twist to a shooting incident reported in Bihar's Samastipur district, police investigations have uncovered that the injury sustained by a political aide was the result of celebratory firing at a wedding, and not an attack by criminals as initially claimed.
Initial Claim of Criminal Attack Unravels
The incident occurred in late Thursday night in Amarkh village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Maniyari police station in Samastipur district. The injured individual was identified as Vinod Das, the personal assistant to the Kudhni MLA.
Das had originally approached the police with a narrative of a targeted assault. He stated that two bike-borne miscreants overtook him and shot him, painting a picture of a deliberate criminal attack.
Police Probe Exposes Contradictions
However, the official police probe, led by SSP Sushil Kumar, quickly found glaring inconsistencies in Das's account. The senior police officer stated that the complainant's statement was riddled with contradictions and, crucially, did not align with the physical evidence collected from the scene of the incident.
This mismatch between the victim's story and the forensic findings prompted a deeper investigation, leading police to a different, more plausible conclusion about the source of the gunshot wound.
Celebratory Firing Emerges as Likely Cause
Based on their findings, police now suspect that Vinod Das allegedly shot himself by mistake with his own weapon. The incident is believed to have occurred during celebratory firing at a wedding event.
A key element of the case is that the pistol involved was unlicensed, adding a serious legal dimension to the incident beyond the accidental injury. The investigation is ongoing to establish the complete sequence of events and to take appropriate legal action regarding the illegal possession of the firearm.
The case highlights the ongoing dangers and legal repercussions associated with the reckless practice of celebratory firing at social events, a problem that authorities have repeatedly warned against.
