YOUTH SHOT DEAD

YOUTH SHOT DEAD

20-OCT-ENG 4

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA-------------------------A young man was shot dead in Arrah city, Bhojpur district, late Monday evening. The incident occurred near Ibrahimnagar, Dharhara. The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Abhishek Kumar, a resident of Gundi village under the Krishnagarh police station area. He sustained a gunshot wound to his chest.

According to available information, Abhishek was pursuing his studies while also preparing for employment. He had come to his younger sister’s home in Ibrahimnagar for the Durga Puja festival. It was during this visit, late Monday evening, that he was shot. He died on the spot. The incident caused panic in the area, while the family of the deceased is in a state of deep mourning.

Upon receiving information about the incident, police officials arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation. Sadar SDPO-1 Sushil Kumar and Inspector Devraj Rai inspected the site. The police have taken one suspect into custody and have begun questioning him.

Inspector Devraj Rai stated that preliminary investigations point to a dispute between Abhishek and an individual named Sachin. The police are examining a potential link between this dispute and the murder; however, the exact motive behind the killing remains unclear.

Following the incident, an FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) team arrived at the scene to collect evidence scientifically. In addition to questioning the suspect, the police are also investigating the possible involvement of other individuals.