Gunfire shattered the peace in Jamui, Bihar, as attackers targeted villagers outside a mosque in Jakhra right after evening prayers on Sunday. The 7 PM incident, following Roza Iftar, saw relentless firing that wounded four individuals critically in chest, neck, and shoulder regions.
Immediate response from kin ferried the victims—Numan Khan (most severe), Mofiz Khan, Arbaaz, and Armaan—to local care, only for medics to refer them to Patna amid stabilizing efforts. The village plunged into disarray, factions hardening as news spread.
Delving into backstory reveals a six-month grudge from farmland cattle disputes, involving scuffles and legal battles post-bail. Named assailants: Rizwan Khan aka Nato and kin Numan, Gufran, Abdullah, plus Shameem Khan, who escaped the scene.
Police mobilization from three outposts quelled potential riots, with SDPO Satish Suman verifying suspect identities from firsthand victim reports. Raiding parties scour hideouts, determined to nab the perpetrators.
Families’ wails echo the human toll, while the community braces under security blanket. This flare-up spotlights how old enmities ignite into gunplay, pressing Bihar police to dismantle such cycles through rapid justice and dialogue.