Bihar News, Feb. 18 -- Panic ensued in Patna as four criminals opened fire outside a house in Kankarbagh area today, 18 February. The shootout took place in broad daylight at 2pm, according to Patna Police.

After the firing, all the criminals went into hiding inside a house nearby. STF has reached the spot along with the Police. The force has surrounded the entire building from all sides. The criminals are being appealed to surrender, informed Patna Police.

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Senior police officials, including the Patna SSP, are on-site coordinating the search operation as multiple police teams are deployed to manage the situation.

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