Another Murder In Bihar: Begusarai Youth Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Gunmen

Two men were shot at near a railway crossing in Bihar's Begusarai in broad daylight. One died, the other is critical. Police have launched a manhunt for the masked attackers.

Two men were shot near a railway crossing in Begusarai in broad daylight. One died, the other is critical. Police have launched a manhunt for the masked attackers.

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The spate of murders doesn't seem to be nearing its end anytime soon. In fact, the number of murders is only rising as the elections approach. The latest crime occurred in Bihar's Begusarai, where six gunmen on bikes shot at two young men near a railway crossing on Monday, killing one and leaving the other critically injured.

The attack took place near the Bagha railway gate under the Lohia Nagar police station limits.

The deceased has been identified as Amit Kumar, son of the late Chhotu Mahto, a local resident. The injured youth, Prince Kumar, is the son of Nandkishore Sinha.

According to locals, both victims used to collect tolls from small vehicles near the crossing, reported news media website Aaj Tak. On Monday morning, while they were at their usual spot, six masked men arrived on two motorcycles and opened fire without warning. Amit died on the spot, while Prince sustained serious injuries.

Police reached the scene soon after being alerted and rushed both victims to the Sadar Hospital with the help of locals. Doctors declared Amit dead, while Prince is currently undergoing treatment.

Murders In Bihar

There have been several murders in Bihar in the last few weeks. First, the murder of businessman Ashok Khemka drew attention. This was followed by the murder of a school operator and then that of a shopowner in Patna.  On Monday, a lawyer, Jitendra Mahato, was gunned down.

On July 12, BJP leader Surendra Kewat was gunned down in Bihar's Sheikhpura district, barely a week after the brazen killing of Khemka in Patna. The 52-year-old BJP Kisan Morcha leader was shot multiple times by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle. According to police, the attack occurred while Kewat was working in the fields. He was rushed to AIIMS Patna with four bullet injuries but succumbed to his wounds during treatment.