Executive Officer Killed in Bhagalpur Shootout; Chairman Critically Injured
EO killed, Nagar Parishad chairman critical in Bhagalpur shootout
Hindustan Times
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In Bhagalpur district, Bihar, an executive officer, Krishna Bhushan Prasad, was shot dead while the chairman of Sultanganj Nagar Parishad, Raj Kumar Guddu, was critically injured during a meeting. The attack, suspected to be linked to a tender dispute, involved five assailants who fled the scene after the shooting.
- 01Krishna Bhushan Prasad, an executive officer, was killed in a shootout.
- 02Raj Kumar Guddu, the chairman of Sultanganj Nagar Parishad, is critically injured.
- 03The attack occurred during a meeting in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
- 04Police suspect a tender dispute related to illegal encroachments as a motive.
- 05Authorities have detained two suspects and are investigating the incident.
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In a shocking incident in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, Krishna Bhushan Prasad, an executive officer of the Sultanganj Nagar Parishad (SNP), was shot dead, and the SNP chairman, Raj Kumar Guddu, was critically injured during a meeting on Tuesday evening. The attack occurred when three masked assailants entered the official chamber and opened fire, targeting Guddu. Eyewitnesses reported that Prasad attempted to intervene, which led to him being shot at point-blank range. The police suspect that a recent tender dispute regarding illegal encroachments on local ghats may have motivated the attack. Following the incident, police detained two suspects for questioning and are pursuing further leads. The shootout has raised concerns about law and order in the region, prompting criticism from opposition leaders. Bhagalpur range Inspector General Vivek Kumar is personally overseeing the investigation, assuring the public that the culprits will be apprehended soon.
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The incident has raised significant concerns about safety and law enforcement in Bhagalpur, affecting local officials and residents.
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