Rural Health Officer Gunned Down in Patna Amid Rising Crime Wave

A 50-year-old rural health officer, Surendra Kumar, was shot dead in Patna’s Pipra locality on Saturday night, intensifying concerns over a recent surge in violent crimes in the state capital, police said.

The incident occurred in Sheikhpura village while Kumar was working in his field. Villagers reported hearing gunshots and found Kumar unconscious with bullet wounds, according to Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO-2) Masaurhi, Kanhaiya Singh. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

The body has been sent for post-mortem, and a police investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators and motive, Singh added

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This killing marks the fourth high-profile murder in Patna within a week, raising alarms about deteriorating law and order. On July 10, a 50-year-old sand mining businessman was gunned down outside his home in Ranitalab. On July 11, a grocery shop owner was shot dead in Ramkrishna Nagar. The spree began with the murder of prominent businessman and BJP leader Gopal Khemka on July 4 near Gandhi Maidan, just 300 meters from a police station.

The string of violent incidents has sparked criticism of the state government, with opposition leaders like RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav questioning Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s handling of law and order. Police are intensifying efforts to curb the escalating crime wave.

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