On August 30, 2026, a gunfight occurred between police and criminals near Patna, India, during a law enforcement operation targeting individuals extorting local boatmen. The clash resulted in one criminal sustaining a leg injury and several police officers being wounded, including a Sub-Inspector and the Station House Officer. A total of 62 rounds were fired, with 40 from the criminals' side and 22 from the police. One criminal, Aneesh Kumar, was arrested, while others fled or jumped into the river. During the operation, police recovered illegal weapons and cartridges. Officials noted Aneesh Kumar’s prior criminal record, including possession of an AK-47 last year, and stated ongoing investigations into the suspects' backgrounds.
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