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Crime
Witness to Double Murder Shot Dead in Saran, Bihar; Villagers Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 29 Jun 2026, 05:01 AM
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A key witness in a double murder case, Pankaj Rai, was shot dead late at night in Saran, Bihar. A youth accompanying him sustained serious injuries. Residents have blocked roads in protest.
In Saran district of Bihar, a significant witness in a double homicide case was fatally shot late Tuesday night. The victim, identified as Pankaj Rai, was reportedly targeted in a daylight attack. Rai was considered a crucial witness in an earlier double murder investigation.
During the incident, another individual who was with Rai sustained severe injuries and is receiving medical attention. Details regarding the assailant(s) and the motive behind the shooting remain unclear.
Following the killing, local villagers expressed their outrage by blocking roads and staging a protest. The demonstration highlights concerns over the law and order situation in the region. Authorities have been alerted and are expected to investigate the matter thoroughly.
During the incident, another individual who was with Rai sustained severe injuries and is receiving medical attention. Details regarding the assailant(s) and the motive behind the shooting remain unclear.
Following the killing, local villagers expressed their outrage by blocking roads and staging a protest. The demonstration highlights concerns over the law and order situation in the region. Authorities have been alerted and are expected to investigate the matter thoroughly.