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Crime
Police constable shoots sister dead in double murder at Mithila Colony, Danapur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 07:36 AM
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On Tuesday evening, constable Omchandra of the Bihar police allegedly shot his sister, Parvati Kumari, dead at Mithila Colony in Danapur, leading to a double homicide.
A shocking incident unfolded on Tuesday evening in the Mithila Colony of Danapur, Bihar, when constable Omchandra of the state police allegedly opened fire on his sister, Parvati Kumari, using a service revolver. The shooting resulted in her immediate death and has been classified as a double murder after the constable later took his own life at the scene.\n\nAccording to preliminary reports, a personal dispute between the siblings escalated, prompting the constable to resort to lethal force. Witnesses said they heard two distinct gunshots before the constable was found dead, suggesting a possible suicide following the act. The police have cordoned off the area and are conducting a forensic examination of the weapon and the crime scene.\n\nThe Bihar Police headquarters has launched an internal inquiry to determine the circumstances that led a serving officer to commit such a crime. Senior officials have expressed shock and assured the public that a thorough investigation will be carried out, with the findings to be presented to the appropriate legal authorities.