Former Customs Official Shot Dead Amid Land Dispute in Ara, Bihar
A former customs officer was shot dead in Ara, Bihar, with officials citing a land dispute as the primary motive behind the attack.
Ara, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : Ara, October 15. The city of Ara in Bihar was rocked early Thursday morning by gunfire as armed assailants shot and killed a former assistant commissioner of customs. This incident has instilled fear among local residents.
According to Bhojpur Superintendent of Police Awadhesh Dixit, “Ram Kumar Singh was shot dead this morning. I visited the crime scene and spoke with his wife and other family members. The primary motive identified so far is a land dispute that has been ongoing for some time, with the family having filed complaints with various authorities.”
The Superintendent further stated, “There is another land-related dispute involving Singh and another individual. We are investigating all angles and will make arrests as soon as possible. We will also question the police officials and influential individuals mentioned, and anyone found guilty will face action.”
Family members have accused land mafias of orchestrating the murder. The shooting occurred near Jain College Gate in the Nawada police station area of Ara. Reports indicate that Singh was shot eight times at close range, with six bullets striking his abdomen and chest, one in the left side of his chest, and one in his neck.
During the attack, Singh’s son, Rajesh Kumar, was present but managed to escape by hiding in their car. He recounted, “Every morning, my father and I would go for a walk at Ramna Ground. When the assailants opened fire on him, I was sitting in the car, which saved my life.”
Rajesh mentioned that a land dispute was ongoing near Singahi Mor in the city. He stated, “Some land mafias in Ara were trying to seize the land. My father had filed complaints at the police station. He had faced several life-threatening attacks before. This morning, he was shot dead.”
