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Crime
Armed Bikers Open Fire in Bhojpur, Killing 26-Year-Old Ritik Kumar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 09:33 PM
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In Gajarajganj OP area of Bhojpur district, four armed bikers opened fire on two friends, killing 26‑year‑old Ritik Kumar and leaving his companion Yuvraj Singh severely injured.
Police in Bhojpur district confirmed that on Tuesday evening, four armed bikers were involved in an indiscriminate shooting at a group of two friends riding a motorcycle in the Gajarajganj OP area. The attack resulted in the death of 26‑year‑old Ritik Kumar, who was found dead at the scene. His companion, Yuvraj Singh, sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
According to authorities, the bikers were armed with firearms and had reportedly engaged in a heated argument with the victims prior to the shooting. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and police are conducting a thorough investigation.
The local police have cordoned off the area and are collecting evidence. Witnesses say the incident happened abruptly, with the bikers firing several rounds before fleeing the scene.
The case has drawn attention to the rising incidents of gun violence in rural Bihar, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of gun control laws and better security measures in the region.
According to authorities, the bikers were armed with firearms and had reportedly engaged in a heated argument with the victims prior to the shooting. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and police are conducting a thorough investigation.
The local police have cordoned off the area and are collecting evidence. Witnesses say the incident happened abruptly, with the bikers firing several rounds before fleeing the scene.
The case has drawn attention to the rising incidents of gun violence in rural Bihar, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of gun control laws and better security measures in the region.