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Crime
Bihar Police Officer Kills Sister with Service Weapon, Then Takes Own Life
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 03:36 PM
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A Bihar police constable shot his sister dead with his service pistol before committing suicide, authorities said.
A police constable in Bihar used his service pistol to shoot his sister, after which he turned the weapon on himself, resulting in both deaths. The incident was reported to local authorities, who arrived at the scene shortly after the gunshots were heard.
Police officials confirmed that the constable was on duty and had access to the firearm. Preliminary investigations suggest a personal dispute may have triggered the tragedy, but the exact motive is still under inquiry. The case has been handed over to the crime branch for a detailed forensic and motive analysis.
The incident has raised concerns about the handling of service weapons and the mental health of law‑enforcement personnel. Senior police officials in the state have pledged a thorough review of existing protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Police officials confirmed that the constable was on duty and had access to the firearm. Preliminary investigations suggest a personal dispute may have triggered the tragedy, but the exact motive is still under inquiry. The case has been handed over to the crime branch for a detailed forensic and motive analysis.
The incident has raised concerns about the handling of service weapons and the mental health of law‑enforcement personnel. Senior police officials in the state have pledged a thorough review of existing protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.