A violent clash erupted between two groups over a shop eviction dispute at Mau Bazaar under Vidyapati Nagar police station in Samastipur on Friday night, leaving three people injured. According to police, both sides allegedly attacked each other with sticks and rods, and several rounds were fired, triggering panic in the market. Terrified shopkeepers downed shutters and took shelter inside their shops. The situation was brought under control after police reached the spot.
Details of the Incident
The injured persons have been admitted to Sadar Hospital, and tension continues to prevail in the area. Shopkeeper Prabhat Sah stated that he had rented the shop with a contract valid until March 2027, but the landlord later sold it to Govind Kumar. After purchasing the property, Govind pressured Sah to vacate. Sah requested time until March as per the agreement and asked for two to three months' extension, but Govind refused. The dispute escalated over this issue.
Eyewitness Accounts
Eyewitnesses reported that both groups resorted to stone-pelting, creating a stampede-like situation, and alleged that five to six rounds were fired. Additional SHO of Vidyapati Nagar, Aradhana Kumari, stated, "An investigation is underway. We are probing stone-pelting and firing incidents. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings."
