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Crime
Three suspects including JP Yadav killed in Patna police encounter; constable injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:31 AM
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A police encounter in Patna resulted in the deaths of three alleged criminals, among them notorious JP Yadav, while a police inspector sustained a gunshot wound.
In Patna, Bihar, police forces engaged in a gunfight with a group of alleged criminals, leading to an encounter that left three suspects dead. Among the deceased was the widely known criminal JP Yadav, who had been wanted in several cases.
The exchange of fire was intense on both sides, and during the clash a police inspector (thana dar) was hit by a bullet and required medical attention. The officer was promptly shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police officials confirmed that the three individuals were neutralised on the spot and that the operation was conducted in accordance with standard procedures. An investigation into the circumstances of the encounter has been launched, and senior officers have been tasked with preparing a detailed report.
Authorities have not released further information about the motive behind the confrontation or the identities of the other two suspects, but they emphasized that the police action was aimed at curbing criminal activity in the city.
The exchange of fire was intense on both sides, and during the clash a police inspector (thana dar) was hit by a bullet and required medical attention. The officer was promptly shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police officials confirmed that the three individuals were neutralised on the spot and that the operation was conducted in accordance with standard procedures. An investigation into the circumstances of the encounter has been launched, and senior officers have been tasked with preparing a detailed report.
Authorities have not released further information about the motive behind the confrontation or the identities of the other two suspects, but they emphasized that the police action was aimed at curbing criminal activity in the city.