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Crime
19-year-old student murdered in Shahpur, Bihar; father accuses six, two arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 01:31 PM
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A 19‑year‑old student, Avinash Kumar, was allegedly strangled to death in the Footani market of Gangahara, Shahpur, Bihar. His father has named six suspects, with two currently in police custody.
Avinash Kumar, a 19‑year‑old student from Shahpur district, left his home on Monday evening after receiving a phone call, saying he would visit the nearby Devi Chaura temple. He was last seen heading towards the Footani market in the Gangahara locality.
According to local police, Kumar was found dead in the market area, with investigators saying he had been killed by manual strangulation. The exact motive behind the killing has not been disclosed, but the method suggests a violent personal attack.
Kumar's father has filed a formal complaint, naming six individuals he believes are responsible for the murder. Of the accused, two have been taken into police custody while the remaining four are still being sought.
The Shahpur police have opened a criminal investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The case remains under active scrutiny as authorities work to locate the remaining suspects.
According to local police, Kumar was found dead in the market area, with investigators saying he had been killed by manual strangulation. The exact motive behind the killing has not been disclosed, but the method suggests a violent personal attack.
Kumar's father has filed a formal complaint, naming six individuals he believes are responsible for the murder. Of the accused, two have been taken into police custody while the remaining four are still being sought.
The Shahpur police have opened a criminal investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The case remains under active scrutiny as authorities work to locate the remaining suspects.