Man Killed as ASI Fires Indiscriminately at Villagers in Bihar, Hunt on for Accused: Police
Police said the officer fired four rounds from his service pistol after villagers cornered him, killing one man and injuring three others.
- A police Assistant Sub-Inspector allegedly opened fire with his service pistol in Madhubani, Bihar, after being cornered by villagers early Tuesday, killing a 50-year-old man and injuring three others.
- Madhubani Senior Superintendent of Police Yogendra Kumar reported the officer allegedly maintained an illicit relationship with a local woman and was confronted by villagers during a visit on Monday night; he fired four rounds after being locked in a room.
- A Dial 112 emergency response team transported all four victims to Sadar Hospital, where Ashok Yadav died during treatment; the three others sustained injuries to the leg, waist, and neck.
- Police registered a murder case at Babubarhi police station and suspended the accused officer pending dismissal; SSP Kumar stated five special teams are conducting raids to arrest the absconding officer.
- Authorities announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for information leading to the officer's arrest and deployed additional police forces in the area; officials stated the situation remains normal while pursuing a speedy trial.
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cop caught in woman's home | A police officer entered a woman's house at midnight. The villagers who noticed him surrounded the house. The police officer opened fire on them as they tried to escape. One person was killed and three others were seriously injured.
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One dead following firing by an ASI in Madhubani; Tejashwi Yadav raises questions, says “protectors have turned into predators” Madhubani, Bihar: The police force in Madhubani is once again under scrutiny. Villagers allegedly caught an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in a compromising position at a woman’s house; the ensuing confrontation escalated, leading the ASI to fire […]
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