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Patna, Nov 14 (IANS) A clerk associated with the registry court was shot dead in Bihar’s Araria district on Saturday, triggering panic in the area on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja.
The victim, identified as Amit Bhagat, was allegedly attacked by armed assailants while travelling towards his village in a four-wheeler.
He succumbed to his injuries while being taken to Purnea for treatment.
The incident took place in Pohsi Panchayat under the Kursakanta police station area.
According to preliminary information, the attackers allegedly intercepted Amit’s car and opened fire following a dispute involving a vehicle collision. The assailants fled after the shooting.
According to Devendra Nath Bhagat, a relative of the deceased, Amit was travelling towards Pahunsi village in his car bearing registration number BR 38 Q 8467 when a Bolero pickup (BR 11 G 5613), coming from the Balchanda side, allegedly rammed into his vehicle.
A heated argument reportedly followed the collision. During the confrontation, some occupants of the pickup allegedly pulled out pistols and fired at Amit.
A bullet struck him in the head, leaving him critically injured.
Hearing the gunshots, residents rushed to the spot and informed the police.
A police team led by Kuari police station SHO Vikas Kumar reached the location and arranged for the injured man to be taken to the Primary Health Centre in Kursakanta.
Considering his critical condition, doctors referred him to Purnea for advanced treatment.
However, Amit died on the way to the hospital. News of his death triggered chaos and mourning among family members.
Following the incident, police cordoned off the crime scene and launched an investigation.
Two empty cartridges were recovered during the inspection.
A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was also called to collect scientific evidence and examine the crime scene.
Police are investigating the role of the Bolero pickup and identifying the people travelling in it.
Statements from eyewitnesses and residents are also being recorded to establish the sequence of events and the circumstances that led to the firing.
SDPO Sushil Kumar said an old dispute was suspected to be the reason behind the murder.
“There was already a dispute between the two parties. The firing took place because of this longstanding dispute. Police teams are continuously conducting raids to arrest the accused. The matter is being investigated from all angles, and necessary steps are being taken to apprehend those who fled after the incident,” he said.
The incident has raised concerns over law and order in the district, particularly as families are celebrating Chhath Puja.
Police are conducting raids to arrest the accused and establish the motive behind the killing.
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