Former Customs Official Shot Dead in Bihars Ara
A retired customs official was shot dead in Ara, Bihar, with family members alleging involvement of land mafias in the attack.
Ara, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : In a shocking incident in Ara, Bihar, a former assistant commissioner of the customs department was shot dead by armed assailants on Thursday morning. The attack has sent shockwaves through the local community, prompting fears for safety. Family members of the victim have accused land mafias of orchestrating the murder.
The incident occurred near Jain College Gate in the Nawada police station area. Reports indicate that the victim was shot eight times at close range. Six bullets struck his abdomen and chest from the right side, while one hit the left side of his chest and another penetrated his neck.
The 67-year-old victim, identified as Ramkumar Singh from Dumaria village in the Bihar district of Bikram, was rushed to Ara Sadar Hospital with the help of local residents and police but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Singh had retired from his position in the customs department in 2015.
At the time of the attack, Singh’s son, Rajesh Kumar, was also present but managed to escape unharmed by hiding in their car. Rajesh recounted that they routinely went for morning walks at Ramna Maidan. He stated, “As my father was closing the car door, three armed assailants opened fire.”
Rajesh further explained that there had been an ongoing land dispute in the Singahi Mor area. He claimed that local land mafias had been attempting to seize property, leading his father to file complaints with the police. The family had previously experienced several threats to their lives, culminating in this tragic event.
