Investigation launched after shootout on Patna's Son River targeting color‑theft syndicate

Authorities in Patna have opened a formal inquiry after a gun battle broke out on the Son River where a group of men were allegedly running a color‑theft racket from a boat. The police, acting on intelligence, tried to apprehend the gang, prompting the criminals to fire at the officers. The clash left one criminal and a Sub‑Inspector wounded, both of whom are receiving medical care. Seized items include two handguns, a rifle, a carbine, a traditional cutlass and the vessel itself. Two members of the gang have been detained, and investigators are mapping the network’s reach and timeline.