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Crime
Husband of Bihar Woman Constable Shoots Self with Service Pistol, Critical at Patna EMS
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:46 PM
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The husband of Constable Shruti Kumari, stationed at Bikram police station, shot himself with his wife's service pistol and was rushed to Patna's EMS in critical condition.
On Monday evening, the spouse of Constable Shruti Kumari, who is posted at Bikram police station in Darbhanga district, fired a shot at himself using his wife's government-issued pistol inside a rented accommodation. The bullet struck him in the head, causing severe injuries.
Emergency services were alerted promptly, and the victim was initially taken to a nearby medical facility before being transferred to Patna's Emergency Management Services (EMS) for advanced care. He remains in a critical condition, with doctors monitoring his vital signs closely.
The Darbhanga police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the self-inflicted injury. Authorities have also initiated a check on the accountability and storage of the service weapon involved.
The incident underscores the pressures faced by police families and has prompted a call for heightened awareness regarding firearm safety and mental health support within law enforcement circles.
Emergency services were alerted promptly, and the victim was initially taken to a nearby medical facility before being transferred to Patna's Emergency Management Services (EMS) for advanced care. He remains in a critical condition, with doctors monitoring his vital signs closely.
The Darbhanga police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the self-inflicted injury. Authorities have also initiated a check on the accountability and storage of the service weapon involved.
The incident underscores the pressures faced by police families and has prompted a call for heightened awareness regarding firearm safety and mental health support within law enforcement circles.