Bokaro Horror: Couple Shot Dead at Home, Son Critically Injured in Attack

An elderly couple was shot dead and their 30-year-old son critically injured after unidentified assailants opened fire inside their quarters in Bokaro district, police said on Friday.

The deceased were identified as Naresh Sinha and his wife Renu Sinha, both in their sixties. Their son, Rohit Sinha, suffered three bullet wounds and is undergoing treatment at Bokaro General Hospital. His condition remains critical, officials said.

The incident took place around 7.30 pm on Thursday at Pashchim Palli in the DVC Residential Colony under Chandrapura police station.

According to police, the assailants knocked on the door of the family's quarters. When the door was opened, they allegedly sprayed Naresh and Renu with bullets, killing them on the spot. The attackers then fired at Rohit before fleeing the area.

Chandrapura police station in-charge Vikram Kumar Badal said the attackers were suspected to be two or three in number. Thunder and lightning in the area reportedly drowned out the sound of the gunshots, preventing neighbours from immediately noticing the incident.

Bermo Sub-Divisional Police Officer Ravindra Kumar said a preliminary investigation suggested that the killings could have stemmed from previous animosity. Police are also examining the possibility of involvement of the family's relatives, he said.

Rohit underwent surgery following the attack, but his condition continues to be critical, the officer said. The family originally hails from Gaya district in Bihar.

Forensic and dog squad teams have been deployed at the scene as part of the investigation. Police said the attackers fired at least 12 rounds.

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, while raids are being conducted at several locations to trace and arrest those responsible. Police said further investigation is underway to establish the exact motive behind the killings.