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Elderly man killed in Bihar land dispute shooting
15 Mar
Summary
- A 70-year-old man was fatally shot inside his home.
- The murder is suspected to be linked to a land dispute.
- Police are investigating and searching for two unidentified assailants.
A fatal land dispute incident occurred on Saturday night in Navtolia village, Banka district, Bihar. Surendra Prasad, a 70-year-old resident, was shot inside his home by two unknown armed men who forcefully entered the premises.
Despite immediate efforts by family and villagers to transport him to a hospital, Prasad passed away from his wounds before law enforcement could reach the scene. The assailants fled promptly after the shooting, leaving the community in shock.
Police have initiated a thorough investigation, with the Belhar SDPO and SHO visiting the location. A forensic team collected evidence, and the body was sent for a post-mortem examination. Officials suspect a land dispute as the motive and are actively pursuing leads to apprehend the suspects.
