Clerk Shot Dead in Bihars Araria District Amid Festival Celebrations
A clerk was fatally shot in Araria, Bihar, during a dispute over a vehicle collision, raising concerns about safety during the festive season.
Araria, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic incident unfolded in Araria district, Bihar, on Saturday when a clerk at the registry court was shot dead. The shooting occurred during the festive celebrations of Chhath Puja, causing widespread panic in the area.
The victim has been identified as Amit Bhagat. Reports indicate that he was ambushed by armed assailants while driving to his village. He succumbed to his injuries while being transported to a hospital in Purnia.
The attack took place in the Pohsi Panchayat area of the Kursakanta police jurisdiction. Initial investigations suggest that the shooting was triggered by a dispute over a collision between vehicles. The assailants reportedly blocked Amit’s car and opened fire.
According to family member Devendra Nath Bhagat, Amit was on his way to Pohsi village when a Bolero pickup truck collided with his vehicle. Following the accident, a heated argument ensued, during which some individuals from the pickup allegedly drew firearms and shot at Amit.
One bullet struck him in the head, leaving him critically injured. Local residents, alerted by the gunfire, rushed to the scene and notified the police. A team led by Station House Officer Vikas Kumar arrived promptly and arranged for Amit’s transfer to the primary health center in Kursakanta. Due to the severity of his condition, doctors referred him to Purnia for advanced treatment. Unfortunately, he died en route.
The news of his death sent shockwaves through his family, plunging them into grief. In the aftermath of the shooting, police cordoned off the crime scene and initiated an investigation. Two empty cartridges were recovered from the site.
A forensic science laboratory team has been called in to gather scientific evidence and examine the crime scene. Authorities are focusing on the role of the Bolero pickup and working to identify its occupants.
Witnesses and local residents are being interviewed to clarify the circumstances surrounding the shooting. SDPO Sushil Kumar indicated that the murder might stem from a longstanding dispute between the parties involved.
He confirmed that there had been previous conflicts between the two sides, suggesting this history may have led to the gunfire. Police teams are actively conducting raids to apprehend the suspects, and a thorough investigation is underway to address all aspects of the case.
This incident has heightened concerns about law and order in the district, particularly during a time when families are celebrating Chhath Puja. Authorities are under pressure to apprehend the culprits and uncover the motive behind the crime.
