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Crime
Bihar police officer accidentally shoots himself with illegal pistol, alleges attack
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 03:31 AM
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A Bihar police officer unintentionally discharged an illegal firearm, injuring himself, and later reported the incident as an attack.
A police constable in Bihar accidentally fired an illegal pistol, causing a self‑inflicted wound. The incident occurred during a routine check, and the officer was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Instead of reporting the accidental discharge, the officer claimed that he had been attacked by an unknown assailant. He filed a complaint alleging an assault, prompting a preliminary investigation by senior police officials.
The internal probe has now uncovered the discrepancy, confirming that the weapon used was not authorized and that the injury was self‑inflicted. The case is being treated as a violation of firearm regulations and possible misconduct, with disciplinary action likely pending.
State police headquarters has announced that a formal inquiry will be conducted to determine whether any other officers were involved in the cover‑up and to ensure compliance with legal provisions governing the possession of firearms by police personnel.
Instead of reporting the accidental discharge, the officer claimed that he had been attacked by an unknown assailant. He filed a complaint alleging an assault, prompting a preliminary investigation by senior police officials.
The internal probe has now uncovered the discrepancy, confirming that the weapon used was not authorized and that the injury was self‑inflicted. The case is being treated as a violation of firearm regulations and possible misconduct, with disciplinary action likely pending.
State police headquarters has announced that a formal inquiry will be conducted to determine whether any other officers were involved in the cover‑up and to ensure compliance with legal provisions governing the possession of firearms by police personnel.