Patna, July 16 (IANS) In a major breakthrough in the high-profile murder case of Bunty Yadav, Patna Police on Thursday arrested the prime accused, Ravish alias Bashiya alias BC, following an encounter in the Buddha Colony police station area.
The accused sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg during the exchange of fire and is currently undergoing medical treatment.
According to the police, Ravish — who had been absconding since the murder — was intercepted after officers received specific intelligence that he was returning to Patna through the LNT Ghat area.
Acting on the tip-off, police teams laid a blockade to apprehend him.
Police officials said Ravish allegedly opened fire while attempting to evade arrest.
One of the bullets struck the bonnet of an official vehicle belonging to Kotwali Police Station.
Station House Officer Ajay Kumar and other personnel inside the vehicle escaped unhurt.
The police retaliated in self-defence, during which Ravish was shot in the right leg.
He was immediately taken into custody and shifted to a hospital for treatment.
A country-made pistol was recovered from the encounter site.
A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) visited the location to collect evidence, and the seized firearm has been sent for forensic examination.
The operation was supervised by ASP (Law and Order) Krishna Murari Prasad, with personnel from the District Intelligence Unit (DIU), Special Investigation Unit (SIU), and Kotwali Police Station participating in the raid.
According to police records, Ravish faces several criminal cases, including an attempt to murder, robbery, and extortion.
Bunty Yadav, a chowmein vendor from Karbigahiya in Patna, was allegedly abducted near Tata Park at Patna Junction on July 6.
Five days later, on July 11, his body was recovered from Athmalgola.
Investigators said the post-mortem and preliminary investigation indicated that Bunty was brutally assaulted before his death, with multiple injuries found on his face and body.
With the arrest of Ravish, police have now arrested five accused in connection with the case.
Investigators believe the latest arrest is a significant development that could help establish the sequence of events and identify the role of all those involved.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further legal proceedings are underway.
–IANS
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