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Crime
PACS chief gunned down, block chief’s spouse critically injured in Patna shooting
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 06:32 AM
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The chief of the Patna Area Coordination Society (PACS) was shot dead, while the spouse of a block chief sustained critical injuries in the same incident. Police have opened a probe into the shooting.
Patna police reported that the chief of the Patna Area Coordination Society (PACS) was shot dead in a firing that also left the spouse of a block chief in critical condition. The incident unfolded in the city’s jurisdiction, prompting immediate emergency response.
Witnesses said the gunfire occurred in a residential area of Patna, and both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital. The PACS chief was pronounced dead at the scene, while the block chief’s spouse remains under intensive care.
Law enforcement agencies have launched a formal investigation, collecting forensic evidence and questioning potential witnesses. Officials have not disclosed any motive or identified suspects at this stage, and the probe is ongoing.
Witnesses said the gunfire occurred in a residential area of Patna, and both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital. The PACS chief was pronounced dead at the scene, while the block chief’s spouse remains under intensive care.
Law enforcement agencies have launched a formal investigation, collecting forensic evidence and questioning potential witnesses. Officials have not disclosed any motive or identified suspects at this stage, and the probe is ongoing.