A team member of a well-known YouTuber in Bihar was targeted in a firing incident early Monday morning in Sahibganj, Muzaffarpur. Two unidentified criminals on a motorcycle fired nearly 20 rounds at the residence of YouTuber Saiful Ansari. One person sustained a bullet injury and was rushed to the hospital. The attack created panic in the area, and local residents immediately informed the police.
According to police reports, the incident occurred around 6:30 AM when the attackers arrived on a bike and opened fire. The house’s shutter was initially targeted with multiple bullets before shots were fired at the glass window of the room where Saiful was sleeping. He stated that he woke up to gunfire and heard the attackers shouting abuses, calling him outside. Several rounds were also fired at the main door before the assailants fled the scene.
Sahibganj police and Saraiya SDPO Kumar Chandan reached the location soon after receiving the information. “At around 6:30 AM, two bike-borne criminals fired at YouTuber Saiful Ansari’s house. One person was injured, and bullet marks were found on the gate and shutter. Around 3-4 bullets were recovered from the scene,” said SDPO Kumar Chandan. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify the attackers.
Investigators recovered multiple empty bullet shells from the location. Witnesses reported hearing multiple rounds of gunfire before the attackers escaped. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and the police are considering all possible angles. Saiful stated that he had no known disputes or threats before the incident.
The injured victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, is reported to be out of danger. Police teams are actively working on tracing the suspects, and efforts are underway to make arrests soon. Security has been tightened in the area, and further investigations are ongoing.