Bihar Cop shoots colleague over 'interaction' with his wife; Accused kept | Today news

A police constable was shot dead by his colleague late Saturday night in a shocking incident at the Bettiah police lines in the Western Champaran District Bihar. The tragedy unfolded after a fierce interruption about an argument regarding the latter’s ‘interaction’ with one of their wife. According to police officers, Constable Sarvjeet Kumar opened his co -officer, Constable Sonu Kumar, with his employment rifle. The attack occurred in police boxers at about 10:20, with Sarvjeet allegedly shooting 11 rounds and fatally wounding Sonu, dying on the spot. Both men were recently transferred from the Sikta police station to the Bettiah police lines, just two days before the incident, and it was known that they were good friends, who attended each other’s family functions. Superintendent of police Shaurya Suman explained that the tension escalated after Sarvjeet became uncomfortable with Sonu’s communication with his wife. Despite previous warnings, a confrontation quickly got out of control on Saturday night. After the shooting, Sarvjeet initially arrested immediately by climbing on the roof of the barracks, but was eventually arrested by fellow officers. The weapon used in the attack, an insass rifle, was seized at the scene. Senior police officers, including police officer Vivek Deep, confirmed that 11 empty shells had been recovered from the site, and that Sonu’s body was sent for post -mortem. “During interrogation, it was learned that the two knew each other’s families and attended each other’s family functions regularly. However, the tension arose recently when Sarabjeet became uncomfortable with Sonu Kumar’s interaction with his wife. During interrogation, Sarabjeet said he objected to Sonu talking to his wife. He said he had warned Sonu earlier, but a heating of the argument on Friday night, he put in the forefront, and led the shooting on Friday night. said. The incident sent shockwaves by the police ranks, with the last rituals of Sonu Kumar performed with state capacity after paying tribute to the police lines. The authorities have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, with further interrogation of the accused. The incident highlighted the serious consequences of personal disputes conveyed in professional institutions within the police force. First published: 20 Apr 2025, 22:58 IST