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Crime
Homeguard Personnel Killed in Shooting at Bhojpur Police Barracks, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM
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A homeguard guard was fatally shot during a late‑night incident at the Message police barracks in Bhojpur, Bihar, after a verbal dispute between two personnel. Senior police officials have arrived at the scene and a forensic team is collecting evidence.
A gunshot was fired inside the police barracks of the Message police station in Bhojpur district late on Sunday night, resulting in the death of a homeguard personnel. The incident occurred while the barracks were under heightened security.
According to initial police reports, a verbal altercation broke out between two uniformed personnel stationed at the facility, after which one of them discharged a firearm, striking the homeguard guard.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SP) reached the site shortly after the incident to supervise the investigation. The forensic science laboratory (FSL) team has been deployed to collect ballistic evidence and other material proof.
The police have not released the identities of the individuals involved, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting.
According to initial police reports, a verbal altercation broke out between two uniformed personnel stationed at the facility, after which one of them discharged a firearm, striking the homeguard guard.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SP) reached the site shortly after the incident to supervise the investigation. The forensic science laboratory (FSL) team has been deployed to collect ballistic evidence and other material proof.
The police have not released the identities of the individuals involved, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting.