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Retired Army Officer and Son Shot in Bihar Village Over Gambling Dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 06:16 PM
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A retired army officer and his son were shot and severely injured in Pakhna Pur village, Patna district, after a dispute over gambling. Police are investigating the incident.
A shooting incident took place on Friday night in Pakhna Pur village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Bikram police station in Patna district. The victims were a retired army officer and his son, who were reportedly shot during a dispute that stemmed from gambling activities in the area.
The attack left both men severely injured. They were rushed to a nearby medical facility, where they remain in critical condition.
Local police have cordoned off the site and are conducting an investigation. Witnesses say the altercation escalated quickly, leading to the use of firearms.
The incident has drawn attention to the prevalence of illegal gambling in rural Bihar and the potential for violence that can arise from such disputes.
The attack left both men severely injured. They were rushed to a nearby medical facility, where they remain in critical condition.
Local police have cordoned off the site and are conducting an investigation. Witnesses say the altercation escalated quickly, leading to the use of firearms.
The incident has drawn attention to the prevalence of illegal gambling in rural Bihar and the potential for violence that can arise from such disputes.