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Crime
Gold trader Vishal Kumar Sony shot dead in Vaishali, thieves flee with bag
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 09:17 AM
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A 32-year-old gold businessman, Vishal Kumar Sony, was shot dead by criminals in the Tisiuta police area of Vaishali, Bihar, who escaped with a bag. The murder occurred shortly after his marriage a year and a half ago.
Police officials in Vaishali district reported that a group of unidentified criminals opened fire on 32-year-old gold trader Vishal Kumar Sony in the Tisiuta police jurisdiction, killing him on the spot. Witnesses said the assailants fled the scene carrying a bag, presumed to contain the victim's valuables or cash.
The incident took place in the early hours of the day, and local residents described the area as usually quiet. Investigators have launched a case under the state's homicide provisions and are canvassing nearby neighborhoods for leads.
Family members confirmed that Mr. Sony had been married about eighteen months earlier, adding a personal tragedy to the loss. The police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the need to apprehend the perpetrators swiftly.
No arrests have been reported so far, and the motive behind the killing remains under investigation. Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops to identify the suspects.
The incident underscores rising concerns about targeted attacks on small business owners in rural Bihar, prompting calls for stronger security measures in the region.
The incident took place in the early hours of the day, and local residents described the area as usually quiet. Investigators have launched a case under the state's homicide provisions and are canvassing nearby neighborhoods for leads.
Family members confirmed that Mr. Sony had been married about eighteen months earlier, adding a personal tragedy to the loss. The police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the need to apprehend the perpetrators swiftly.
No arrests have been reported so far, and the motive behind the killing remains under investigation. Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops to identify the suspects.
The incident underscores rising concerns about targeted attacks on small business owners in rural Bihar, prompting calls for stronger security measures in the region.