Family returning from Chhath Ghat shot at in Bihar’s Lakhisarai; two dead, four injured

By ANI

LAKSHISARAI: Two members of a family were shot dead and four others were injured in Punjabi Mohalla under the Kabaiya police station of Lakhisarai district, Bihar, on Monday morning.

The incident happened when the victims were on their way home after offering prayers at Chhath Ghat.

According to the police, the violence took place over a matter related to a romantic relationship.

Upon receiving the information, police reached the spot and recovered a pistol used in the crime.

The three injured were first rushed to Begusarai Sadar Hospital but were later referred to Patna for further treatment.

The deceased have been identified as Chandan Kumar and Rajnandan Kumar, while the injured include Lovely Kumari, Preeti Kumari, Durga Kumari and Shashi Bhushan Kumar.

All are said to be family members.

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