The second encounter in Chhapra within 48 hours created tension in the district. The incident happened on Tuesday night when police stopped a boat carrying liquor between Madanpur and Durgapur. During the operation, criminal Ajay Rai opened fire, and police shot him in response. The injured man lives in Kathari Bagh. This second encounter in Chhapra shows how the police are tightening their crackdown on illegal liquor activities.
Earlier on the same day, police faced another gunfight with a criminal named Shikari Rai. He fired at the police during a raid, and officers responded immediately. SI Sumant Kumar also suffered injuries during this exchange.
Police took Shikari Rai to Sadar Hospital after the shootout. Officers recovered two pistols and three magazines from the area. Shikari Rai was wanted for many serious crimes, including murder and robbery. He was also linked to a murder near the police lines on Sunday.
These back-to-back encounters highlight the rising crime in the region and the strong police action to control it.
