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Bihar Cop Injures Himself with Illegal Pistol, Initially Claims Attack
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What Happened?
An Assistant Sub-Inspector in Bihar's Darbhanga accidentally shot himself with his illegal pistol during a patrol. Initially reported as an attack by criminals, the truth emerged after an investigation.
Key points
- The incident occurred on November 5 during a patrol in Sakhatpur.
- The injured officer, Randhir Kumar, was treated at Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital.
- Kumar hid the illegal pistol at the police station after the incident.
- An FIR has been filed against Kumar under the Arms Act.
- Three police personnel, including a driver and a woman constable, have been suspended.
Key insights
- The concealment of the illegal weapon raises questions about accountability in the police force.
- The incident may lead to stricter regulations regarding firearm possession among police personnel.
- The involvement of multiple officers in covering up the incident indicates systemic issues within the department.
Why it matters
This incident highlights issues of illegal firearms within the police force.
Entities
Randhir Kumar· PersonDarbhanga· CityJagunath Reddy· Person
Source
India Today
