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Crime
Three suspects killed, SHO injured in police encounter in Patna, weapons seized
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:31 PM
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Police in Patna shot dead three alleged criminals during an encounter, during which the station house officer was injured. Authorities also recovered firearms and other weapons.
Patna police reported that a gun‑battle with three suspected criminals ended in an encounter that left all three assailants dead. The clash took place in the city’s outskirts, where officers engaged the suspects after receiving intelligence about their presence.
During the operation, the station house officer (SHO) who led the team sustained injuries. Hospital officials said the SHO’s condition is stable and he is receiving medical care.
Police recovered a cache of firearms and other weapons from the scene, confirming that the suspects were armed. A senior police spokesperson said the recovered arms will be examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
The department has launched a formal inquiry into the encounter to verify the circumstances that led to the use of lethal force.
During the operation, the station house officer (SHO) who led the team sustained injuries. Hospital officials said the SHO’s condition is stable and he is receiving medical care.
Police recovered a cache of firearms and other weapons from the scene, confirming that the suspects were armed. A senior police spokesperson said the recovered arms will be examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
The department has launched a formal inquiry into the encounter to verify the circumstances that led to the use of lethal force.