Khunti, February 8: In a shocking incident in Khunti district, Jharkhand, armed criminals shot a young man during a robbery attempt on the road. The event occurred in the Murhu police station area, where the assailants had blocked the road to rob passersby. When the victim attempted to flee, the robbers opened fire. The young man sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to the hospital for treatment.
According to police reports, the injured individual has been identified as Vishwanath Mahto, a resident of Gurmi village. On Sunday, he was returning home from a local fair when he encountered four armed criminals lying in wait on the road, ready to ambush pedestrians and vehicles.
When the criminals tried to stop Vishwanath, he sensed the danger and accelerated his vehicle in an attempt to escape. However, the robbers fired at him from behind, hitting him in the thigh, resulting in a severe injury.
Despite being shot, Vishwanath managed to reach a safe location with the help of local residents and family members. He was quickly taken to Khunti Sadar Hospital. Hospital sources report that his condition is currently stable, and he is under medical supervision following initial treatment.
Upon receiving news of the incident, the Murhu police sprang into action. They arrived at the scene to investigate and have registered a case against unidentified assailants based on the victim’s statement. Multiple police teams are conducting raids at potential locations to identify and apprehend the criminals.
The incident has created an atmosphere of fear in the area. Police have assured the public that the perpetrators will be arrested soon and have increased patrols in the vicinity.