Bihar trader shot dead
Source: Chronicle News Service / Kaimuanthang Mangte
CCpur, June 17 2022:
A 40-year-old non-local identified as Anand Gupta, son of Ram Bacchan Shaha from Kichhas in Rohtas district of Bihar was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Zion Street, New Bazar here on Friday around 7.30 pm.
The victim was running a variety store called 'Subhas Variety Shop' at Zion Street New Bazar.
He suffered fatal shots at his abdomen and right chest.
Police said that when the shop was about to be closed one person entered the shop and made some monetary demand.
However, the victim denied the demand resulting in the attack.
Around 5 rounds of gunshots were heard by the people nearby.
Before they could realise what was happening, the armed assailant fled the scene.
Anand Gupta was rushed to the district hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.
His body has been taken to RIMS mortuary for post mortem examination.