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Crime
Youth shot dead during Durga immersion in Patna, tensions flare, ceremony paused
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 11:37 PM
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A youth was fatally shot as devotees gathered for Durga immersion in Patna City, prompting unrest and a temporary halt to the idol immersion.
Patna City saw a violent incident on the evening of the Durga immersion ceremony when a young man was shot dead by an unknown assailant. The shooting took place in a densely populated area where thousands of devotees had gathered to submerge the Durga idol after the Navratri festivities.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the gunfire was reported and cordoned off the surrounding streets. Witnesses said the victim was standing near the riverbank when he was struck by a single bullet, and he succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
The incident sparked immediate unrest among the crowd, with several groups demanding swift action and heightened security. Authorities announced that the immersion of the Durga idol would be temporarily suspended until the area could be secured and investigations completed. A senior police official confirmed that a case has been registered and a team is pursuing leads to identify the shooter.
The city administration has urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies. Additional police personnel have been deployed to monitor the situation and prevent any further escalation as the immersion ceremony is expected to resume later under tighter security measures.
Local police arrived at the scene shortly after the gunfire was reported and cordoned off the surrounding streets. Witnesses said the victim was standing near the riverbank when he was struck by a single bullet, and he succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
The incident sparked immediate unrest among the crowd, with several groups demanding swift action and heightened security. Authorities announced that the immersion of the Durga idol would be temporarily suspended until the area could be secured and investigations completed. A senior police official confirmed that a case has been registered and a team is pursuing leads to identify the shooter.
The city administration has urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies. Additional police personnel have been deployed to monitor the situation and prevent any further escalation as the immersion ceremony is expected to resume later under tighter security measures.