A police constable was shot lifeless by his colleague in a surprising incident on the Bettiah police strains in Bihar’s West Champaran district late on Saturday evening. The tragedy unfolded following a heated altercation over an argument relating to the latter’s “interplay” with one among their’s spouse.
In line with police officers, Constable Sarvjeet Kumar opened hearth on his fellow officer, Constable Sonu Kumar, utilizing his service rifle. The assault occurred round 10:20 pm contained in the police barracks, with Sarvjeet reportedly firing 11 rounds, fatally wounding Sonu, who died on the spot.
Each males had just lately been transferred from Sikta police station to Bettiah police strains simply two days previous to the incident and have been recognized to have been shut mates, typically attending one another’s household features.
Superintendent of Police Shaurya Suman defined that tensions had escalated after Sarvjeet turned uncomfortable with Sonu’s communication together with his spouse. Regardless of earlier warnings, a confrontation on Saturday evening rapidly spiralled uncontrolled.
After the taking pictures, Sarvjeet initially evaded speedy arrest by climbing onto the roof of the barracks, however was finally apprehended by fellow officers. The weapon used within the assault, an INSAS rifle, was seized on the scene.
Senior police officers, together with Sub-Divisional Police Officer Vivek Deep, confirmed that 11 empty shells have been recovered from the positioning, and Sonu’s physique has been despatched for autopsy examination.
“Throughout questioning, it was learnt that the 2 had recognized one another’s households and often attended one another’s household features. Nevertheless, tensions arose just lately when Sarabjeet grew uncomfortable with Sonu Kumar’s interactions together with his spouse. Throughout interrogation, Sarabjeet mentioned that he had objected to Sonu talking together with his spouse. He mentioned he had warned Sonu earlier, however a heated argument on Friday evening escalated, resulting in the taking pictures,” SP Suman mentioned.
The incident has despatched shockwaves via the police ranks, with Sonu Kumar’s final rites carried out with state honours after tributes have been paid on the police strains.
Authorities have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the taking pictures, with additional questioning of the accused underway. The incident has highlighted the grave penalties of private disputes spilling over into skilled settings inside the police drive.
