Patna, July 16 -- Amidst the ongoing political heat in Bihar over the abduction and murder of 25-year-old Bunty Yadav, the Patna Police on Thursday morning shot and injured the main accused, Ravish alias Basiya, in an encounter.

According to Patna SSP Kartikeya Sharma, officials were conducting raids to arrest Ravish when they received intelligence that he was preparing to flee to Nepal with cash. He stated that reports indicated the prime suspect was travelling along the riverbanks, which prompted police to set up checkpoints in the region.

"The police were conducting raids to arrest the prime suspect, Ravish, involved in the incident. Intelligence indicated that he was preparing to flee to Nepal with cash. Reports suggested he was tra...