Gumla: A security audit of a private construction company’s camps and worksites in the district has begun after a firing incident was reported at its Katwa river camp site and company staff were allegedly assaulted by villagers at its Parsa camp on Saturday.Gumla police officials said security measures were being strengthened across the company’s sites and separate investigations had been opened into the two incidents. Gumla SP Harish Bin Zaman said police had taken the firing seriously and were taking steps to prevent any recurrence.According to police, three motorcycle-borne assailants reached the Katwa river camp site around 8pm and opened fire, allegedly warning employees to stop work. A staff member was reported to have suffered a minor bullet injury as others fled. A company official said all employees were safe and one worker had narrowly escaped being hit. He said the company had not received any levy demand.Sadar police station officer in charge Dinesh Kumar and quick response team personnel inspected the camp soon after the attack and launched a search operation. Kumar said, “Rahul Singh gang had claimed responsibility for the firing.”In a separate incident at Parsa village under Raidih police station, villagers allegedly asked company employees to stop work. An argument followed, after which the employees were assaulted. An official said five employees were injured. Anuj Rathi, who sustained serious injuries, was referred to RIMS, Ranchi, after initial treatment at Sadar Hospital, Gumla.Officials said the Delhi-based company is building a 32.370-km greenfield highway from the Chhattisgarh border to Bharda village in Gumla under the Bharatmala Project. They said immediate security gaps were reviewed after the incidents.