Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Advocate Shot Dead Near Katihar Court; Police Investigate Killing
Azimuddin Ansari was a lawyer in Katihar, Bihar.
He was on his way to the Katihar Civil Court on Monday morning.
Police said unidentified attackers stabbed and shot him.
People took him to a hospital, but doctors could not save him.
Police examined the place where the attack happened.
They said they are investigating what led to the killing.
Ansari’s family believes an old dispute may have been involved.
Police have not confirmed a motive.
Advocate Azimuddin Ansari, also known as Guddu Ansari, was killed in Katihar on Monday.
The attack occurred around 10:15 a.m. near Kumhar Toli, close to Patel Chowk.
Police said unidentified attackers allegedly stabbed Ansari when he resisted, then shot him in the temple.
Locals took Ansari to Sadar Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
His family alleged an old dispute was behind the killing; police said the motive remains under investigation.
- Who
- Advocate Azimuddin Ansari, also known as Guddu Ansari, was killed; the attackers have not been identified.
- What
- Ansari was allegedly stabbed and shot dead.
- When
- Monday, around 10:15 a.m.; the report is dated October 5, but gives no year.
- Where
- Near Kumhar Toli, close to Patel Chowk, in Katihar district, Bihar.
- Why
- The motive has not been established. His family alleged the killing was linked to an old dispute.
Family’s allegation
Police position
Possible motive
Family’s allegation
Family members alleged the murder was linked to an old dispute.
Police position
Police have not confirmed a motive and said the circumstances will be established through the investigation.
- Victim
- Azimuddin Ansari, also known as Guddu Ansari
- Occupation
- Advocate
- Date and time
- Monday, around 10:15 a.m.; the report is dated October 5, with no year specified
- Location
- Near Kumhar Toli, close to Patel Chowk, Katihar district
- Destination
- Katihar Civil Court
- Hospital
- Sadar Hospital, where doctors declared him dead
- Investigation
- Police said an FSL team examined the scene and that they were investigating all angles