4 injured in firing at Durga Puja pandal in Bihar
The unidentified shooters came on two motorcycles, opened fire in the pandal and fled, according to the witnesses
Four people suffered injuries in indiscriminate firing at a Durga Puja pandal in India's Bihar early Sunday morning, reports NDTV.
The unidentified shooters came on two motorcycles, opened fire in the pandal and fled, according to the witnesses. The cops have recovered two bullet casings from the spot.
The injured were identified as Arman Ansari, 19, Sunil Kumar Yadav, 26, Roshan Kumar, 25, and Sipahi Kumar. They were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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Dr Vikash Singh, who is supervising their treatment, said two of them underwent surgery for gunshot wounds to the abdomen. They are currently stable.
The motive behind this violent act remains unknown. The police are conducting raids to arrest those responsible for the attack.
Recounting the horror, Yadav said the gunmen came on bikes and started shooting at them without any warning.
The incident has sparked fears among the locals and massive security concerns in the area during the festive season.
