Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Patna's 5th 'Leg Encounter' in a Month
In Patna, Bihar, there have been five incidents in one month where police have shot suspects in the leg, known as 'leg encounters'.
In the latest incident, two men allegedly opened fire on the police.
The police announced their presence and fired a warning shot, but the men continued shooting.
The police then shot one of the men, Rakesh, in the leg.
He was taken into custody, while the other man escaped.
This has raised questions about whether Bihar is adopting a similar policing style to Uttar Pradesh, where such encounters are more common.
Patna has seen five 'leg encounters' in a month, where police shoot suspects in the leg.
In the latest incident, two men allegedly opened fire on the police, who then retaliated.
One suspect, Rakesh, was shot in the leg and taken into custody, while the other fled.
The police claim they acted in self-defence after the suspects continued firing despite warnings.
This has sparked a debate about whether Bihar is adopting a policing style similar to Uttar Pradesh.
- Who
- Police and two unidentified men, one named Rakesh
- What
- A 'leg encounter' where police shot a suspect in the leg
- When
- Within a month, marking the 5th such incident
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- The suspects allegedly opened fire on the police team, leading to a retaliatory action in self-defence
- Location
- Patna, Bihar
- Incident Type
- Leg Encounter
- Number of Incidents
- 5
- Time Period
- One Month
- Suspects Involved
- Two men
- Injured Suspect
- Rakesh
- Action Taken
- Police retaliation, suspect taken into custody