A correlation between arms Act cases and violent crimes shows Patna again topping the list, averaging 82 violent incidents annually, followed by Motihari (49.53), Saran (44.08), Gaya (43.50), Muzaffarpur (39.93), and Vaishali (37.90).”Most violent crimes in the state involve the use of firearms. However, ammunition used in these crimes are manufactured by licensed industrial units.Therefore, the identity of the 25 inoperative arms dealers out of 138 listed in the state can be exploited by criminals to illegally procure arms/ammunition”, the ADG added.Talking to PTI, Jitendra Rana, Inspector General (IG) of central range (Patna), said, “It is not true to say that gun-related violence has increased in Patna. Yes, it is true that some sensational murder cases have taken place. But, the accused have also been arrested in those cases and arms and ammunition were also recovered”.Commenting on the surge in violent cases, Abhayanand, former DGP, told PTI, “I must say that the existing criminal justice system is not able to match up to the crime. The legislature must make laws to give more power to police to check such crimes effectively”. Reacting to surge in crimes, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav in a post on X said, “If the crumbling law and order and rampant corruption in Bihar aren’t making anyone angry in the state, then we must say that the person’s sense of justice and human compassion has died. Ignoring the government’s failures and public sentiments in the name of caste and religion is disastrous for Bihar and the people of the state. Under the NDA’s rule, 65,000 murders have taken place so far !!!Does the unconscious Chief Minister dare to make a statement on any such incident?”.
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