Tension gripped Patna Civil Court when a would-be assassin, carrying a fully loaded revolver, was foiled in his attempt to infiltrate the heavily populated legal hub. The midday drama on Wednesday involved two suspicious individuals attempting entry through Gate No. 1, only for alert security to pounce.

Piyush Kumar, the captured shooter hailing from Vaishali, was disarmed instantly, yielding a pistol ready for action. His companion vanished into the crowd, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Chaos ensued as whispers of the armament circulated, prompting evacuations and a lockdown of sorts.

Police brass arrived promptly, escorting the detainee to Pir Bahor station amid a barrage of inquiries. SSP Kartikey Sharma briefed reporters: ‘Routine patrols spotted the anomaly. We’ve seized the weapon and currency. The fugitive’s identity is under verification, and questioning the arrested man points to a hit on either a convict in custody or an attorney.’

The bar association voiced fury, highlighting lapses in protocol. ‘This is a ticking bomb waiting to explode inside hearing rooms,’ fumed a senior counsel. The event has ignited debates on bolstering court defenses—more personnel, advanced scanners, and intelligence sharing.

Sources hint at organized crime links, with Piyush possibly contracted for elimination. As the search intensifies for the escapee, Patna’s judiciary braces for revelations that could expose deeper underworld threats. In an era of rising contract killings, such breaches demand immediate, robust countermeasures to safeguard justice’s sanctum.