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Bihar: Nephew and Son of Village Head Shot Over Gambling Dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 21 Jun 2026, 02:31 PM
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In Patna district, the 15-year-old son and 25-year-old brother of a village head were critically injured in a shooting incident. The violence reportedly stemmed from an attempt to stop gambling and alleged electoral rivalry.
A shooting incident in Patna district's Barh police station area has left two individuals critically injured. The victims have been identified as Sahil Kumar, the 15-year-old son, and Purushottam Kumar, the 25-year-old brother of the Mukhiya (village head) of Bedhna East Panchayat, Rajkumar.
The incident occurred at the Kundi stand, where the dispute allegedly began over attempts to stop gambling activities. Reports suggest that electoral rivalry may also be a contributing factor to the violence. Both injured individuals have been hospitalized and are receiving medical attention.
The incident occurred at the Kundi stand, where the dispute allegedly began over attempts to stop gambling activities. Reports suggest that electoral rivalry may also be a contributing factor to the violence. Both injured individuals have been hospitalized and are receiving medical attention.