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Crime
55-year-old cleaning staff member shot dead near Deepa Clinic in Patna
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM
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Urmila Devi, a 55‑year‑old cleaner at Deepa Clinic in Patna, was shot dead on Thursday evening near pillar 17 of the Airport police jurisdiction.
A 55‑year‑old woman identified as Urmila Devi, who worked as a cleaning staff member at Deepa Clinic, was found dead with gunshot wounds on Thursday evening in Patna. The fatal incident occurred near pillar number 17 within the jurisdiction of the Airport police station, close to the clinic premises.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the report and cordoned off the area. Initial investigations indicate that the victim was shot at close range, but no weapon or suspect has been recovered so far. The investigation team has launched a search for the unknown assailant and is reviewing CCTV footage from nearby streets and the clinic.
Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could help identify the shooter. The case adds to growing concerns about safety in public spaces in the capital city, prompting local officials to urge heightened vigilance and faster response mechanisms.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the report and cordoned off the area. Initial investigations indicate that the victim was shot at close range, but no weapon or suspect has been recovered so far. The investigation team has launched a search for the unknown assailant and is reviewing CCTV footage from nearby streets and the clinic.
Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could help identify the shooter. The case adds to growing concerns about safety in public spaces in the capital city, prompting local officials to urge heightened vigilance and faster response mechanisms.