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Muzaffarpur Youth Shot Dead in Suspected Rivalry
31 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A 21-year-old man was fatally shot while returning home from work.
- Family alleges neighbors threatened the victim a month prior over a dispute.
- Police are investigating loot and personal enmity as possible motives.
In Muzaffarpur, a shocking incident occurred on Tuesday evening when 21-year-old Arjun Kumar was fatally shot by assailants in the Aurai police station area. Arjun, who worked at a local mobile shop, was returning home on his motorcycle when the attackers, apparently lying in wait, opened fire near Baliya village middle school. He succumbed to a bullet wound to the chest at the scene.
Family members rushed Arjun to Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, where he was declared deceased upon arrival. His mother, Rita Devi, stated that a month before the incident, Arjun had a confrontation with neighbors, who subsequently issued death threats. This familial account has led to the registration of an FIR against some of the neighbors.
The local police are treating the case with urgency. Forensic experts have gathered evidence from the crime scene. Authorities are investigating multiple angles, including a potential robbery attempt or deepening personal enmity, and have not ruled out other possibilities such as a love affair. Family members are also providing statements as the investigation proceeds.
