Gunfire Between Two Rival Groups Leaves 22-Year-Old Injured in Saldih Area
Key Points:
- 22-year-old Rajveer Singh shot near Shrinath Public School in Adityapur
- Shubham Sarkar, son of criminal Sanjay Sarkar, accused of firing
- Accused fled after incident; police conducting raids to nab him
JAMSHEDPUR – A late-night gunfire incident near a school in Adityapur’s Saldih locality left a 22-year-old youth critically injured after two rival groups clashed violently.
The shooting took place near Shrinath Public School in Saldih Basti. It was late Monday night when the two groups came to blows.
Rajveer Singh, 22, was struck by a bullet fired during the clash. He has been admitted to Tata Main Hospital, where his condition is said to be serious.
According to sources, the bullet was actually aimed at a person named Aashish. However, it hit Rajveer Singh instead.
The accused identified in the case is Shubham Sarkar. He is the son of a known criminal, Sanjay Sarkar.
Police reached the site shortly after receiving information about the firing incident. They immediately launched an investigation.
Initial findings suggest the clash was rooted in an old rivalry between the two groups. Moreover, the motive appears to be a long-standing personal enmity.
Shubham Sarkar fled the scene after the shooting incident. Police are currently conducting raids to arrest him.
Adityapur firing cases have been a recurring concern for local police. In addition, this latest incident has spread panic in the Saldih neighbourhood.
Meanwhile, the area near the school remained tense after the incident. Residents said they heard loud sounds before police arrived.
Police confirmed that a case has been registered. The search for the accused is currently underway across multiple locations.
