Dramatic Arrests Follow Intense Gunfight in Bhojpur
Three men were arrested after a gunfight with police in Bihar's Bhojpur district. The operation, based on intelligence, led to the seizure of weapons. The accused, who attempted to flee, were caught and are receiving medical treatment for injuries. Earlier, another suspect was captured in Kolkata.
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Three individuals were taken into custody by authorities in Bihar's Bhojpur district after engaging in a gunfight with law enforcement officers. The incident, which took place early Tuesday, involved Balwant Kumar, Raviranjan Kumar Singh, and Abhisekh Kumar, who were located based on a tip-off.
A joint task force of the Special Task Force and district police arrived at the Bihiyan area around 5 am, where the suspects attempted to escape, opening fire on the officers. Police responded with force, successfully overpowering the men. During the encounter, Balwant Kumar and Raviranjan Kumar Singh sustained injuries and were hospitalized.
Law enforcement officials recovered firearms, including three pistols and additional ammunition, from the scene. In related news, a murder convict named Mishra, previously freed on parole, was killed in Patna, prompting the arrest of four individuals connected to the case in Kolkata.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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