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Youth Shot Dead During Bihar Akhada Procession; Probe Underway

Youth Shot Dead During Bihar Akhada Procession; Probe Underway

A 22-year-old man named Vikas Kumar was shot during a procession in Gopalganj, Bihar.

The shooting happened late on Thursday night.

Police said the attackers were not identified yet.

Kumar was taken to Sadar Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

His body was sent for a post-mortem examination.

Police are checking nearby CCTV cameras for clues.

They do not yet know why the killing happened.

Officers are considering whether a personal dispute or an argument during the procession may have been involved.

Extra police were sent to the area to prevent further trouble.

Sources