Stray bullet injures man near Patna army range

India Jun 23, 2025

A man named Vijay was hit by a stray bullet while working in his field near Patna's Shahpur army shooting range on Monday morning.
The bullet likely came from routine army practice, raising questions about how safe nearby areas are during these exercises.

Man recovering in hospital, police investigating

Vijay is now recovering in a local hospital and said to be stable.
Police responded quickly, started an investigation, and are talking with both Vijay's family and senior army officials to figure out how this happened and prevent it in the future.