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Crime
Retired Soldier and Son Shot in Patna Over Gambling Dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 06:37 PM
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A retired army officer and his son were seriously injured after being shot in a dispute over gambling in Patna on Friday night.
A violent incident occurred in the Patna district on Friday night when a retired army officer and his son were shot during a confrontation. The incident took place in Pakhnapura village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Vikram police station.
According to initial reports, the shooting stemmed from a dispute over gambling. The conflict escalated rapidly, leading to the use of firearms. Both the father and the son sustained gunshot wounds and are reported to be in a critical condition.
Local police have taken charge of the case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities are working to identify the individuals responsible for the attack. The victims have been rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment.
According to initial reports, the shooting stemmed from a dispute over gambling. The conflict escalated rapidly, leading to the use of firearms. Both the father and the son sustained gunshot wounds and are reported to be in a critical condition.
Local police have taken charge of the case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities are working to identify the individuals responsible for the attack. The victims have been rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment.