A serious firing incident occurred in the Ramkrishna Nagar area of Patna on the occasion of Mahashivratri. On Sunday, February 15, 2026, criminals opened fire in broad daylight near Shivaji Chowk. Two youths sitting in a Scorpio vehicle were targeted by attackers on a motorcycle. The victims sustained severe gunshot injuries and were immediately rushed to a nearby private hospital, where their condition is reported to be critical.
Who are the victims and the suspects?
The police have identified the victims as Bittu Kumar and Pintu Kumar, who are residents of the Sheikhpura area. They had parked their Scorpio near Pushpanjali Apartment to have tea at a local stall. The attackers took advantage of the crowd and opened fire indiscriminately.
Initial investigations by the police point towards a personal conflict. Sadar SDPO-2 Ranjan Kumar stated that the attack seems to be the result of a year-old rivalry. The police have identified the suspects as Arman and Karu, who fled the spot on a bike after the shooting.
What is the current police action?
The local police have launched a manhunt to capture the accused. Multiple teams are conducting raids at suspected hideouts of Arman and Karu. A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team arrived at the spot to collect evidence and recovered an empty cartridge shell. Officers are also checking CCTV footage from the tea stall and surrounding roads to track the movement of the motorcycle used in the crime.
- Date: February 15, 2026
- Location: Shivaji Chowk, Ramkrishna Nagar, Patna
- Victims: Bittu Kumar and Pintu Kumar
- Accused: Arman and Karu
- Status: Raids underway
