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Crime
Bihar police officer opens fire inside woman's house at 1 am, kills villager
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 12:45 PM
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A Bihar police officer who entered a woman's home at around 1 am opened fire when confronted, killing a villager.
A police constable from Bihar was found inside a woman's residence shortly after midnight. According to local reports, the officer entered the house at approximately 1 am and was later confronted by villagers. When cornered, he allegedly discharged his weapon, resulting in the death of a nearby villager.
The incident has prompted an immediate inquiry by district authorities, who have sealed the premises and are collecting statements from witnesses. Senior officials have confirmed that the constable has been taken into custody for further questioning.
The victim, identified as a resident of the same village, succumbed to gunshot injuries on the spot. The police department has announced that a detailed report will be prepared and appropriate legal action will follow based on the findings.
The incident has prompted an immediate inquiry by district authorities, who have sealed the premises and are collecting statements from witnesses. Senior officials have confirmed that the constable has been taken into custody for further questioning.
The victim, identified as a resident of the same village, succumbed to gunshot injuries on the spot. The police department has announced that a detailed report will be prepared and appropriate legal action will follow based on the findings.