Police officer injured in Darbhanga firing incident
An Assistant Sub-Inspector sustained a bullet wound to his leg during a patrol in Ujan village on Thursday.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was injured after unidentified miscreants shot at a police team during a patrol in Bihar's Darbhanga district on Thursday, according to Rediff.
The incident occurred in Ujan village, which falls under the Sakatpur police station limits. ASI Randhir Kumar was reportedly using his mobile phone when the shooting took place.
Darbhanga SSP Jagunathraddi Jalaraddi said Kumar, a native of Naubatpur in Patna district, was hit in his left leg. The officer is currently receiving treatment at Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).
Officials stated that a miscreant allegedly fired from a hiding spot in an orchard. The motive for the attack has not yet been determined, the SSP said.
Police are currently conducting raids to find and arrest the accused.