Bihar ASI opens fire after villagers corner him at woman’s house; one killed, three injured

Early Tuesday, a police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) opened fire with his service pistol after being cornered by villagers at a woman's house in Bihar's Madhubani district, resulting in the death of a 50-year-old man and injuries to three others. The ASI, posted at a police outpost in Balirajgarh village, fled the scene and a manhunt for his arrest ensued.

According to Madhubani Senior Superintendent of Police Yogendra Kumar, the confrontation took place around 1 am when villagers spotted the ASI inside the woman's house, caught him and confined him in a room. The deceased, identified as Ashok Yadav, succumbed to his injuries at Sadar Hospital in Madhubani. Three other injured individuals are currently receiving medical attention, with one sustaining a bullet wound to the leg, another a waist injury, and the third a neck injury.

The ASI had reportedly been visiting the woman's residence frequently, allegedly engaging in an illicit relationship with her. Villagers confronted him during a visit on Monday night. Emergency medical teams rushed the wounded to Sadar Hospital, and senior police officers, including the SSP and Sub-Divisional Police Officers, visited the site and met with the injured and their families.

The ASI has been suspended immediately and dismissed from service, with a murder case pending at Babubarhi police station. Five special teams have been formed to apprehend him, and additional police forces have been deployed to the area. The SSP has offered a reward of Rs 25,000 for credible information leading to the accused's arrest, with his photograph and other identifying details soon to be shared on social media.