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Crime
60-year-old Gautam Raut killed with stick in Chanana village, Saran – neighbor Ranjit Rai accused
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 06:15 PM
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A 60‑year‑old man, Gautam Raut, was beaten to death with a stick on Saturday night in Chanana village, Saran district, with fellow villagers accusing Ranjit Rai of the assault.
On Saturday night, 60‑year‑old Gautam Raut was found dead in Chanana village, part of the Madhoura police‑station jurisdiction in Saran district, Bihar. According to relatives, the victim was lying on a door when he was struck repeatedly with a wooden stick.
Neighbors identified the assailant as Ranjit Rai, a resident of the same village. Family members allege that Rai attacked Raut with a lathi, leading to fatal injuries. The motive behind the assault has not been disclosed by authorities.
The deceased’s relatives have lodged a formal complaint, demanding a thorough investigation. Local police have registered a murder case and are conducting inquiries to verify the accusations against Rai. No arrests have been reported as of now.
The incident has shocked the close‑knit community of Chanana, prompting calls for swift justice and heightened security in the area.
Neighbors identified the assailant as Ranjit Rai, a resident of the same village. Family members allege that Rai attacked Raut with a lathi, leading to fatal injuries. The motive behind the assault has not been disclosed by authorities.
The deceased’s relatives have lodged a formal complaint, demanding a thorough investigation. Local police have registered a murder case and are conducting inquiries to verify the accusations against Rai. No arrests have been reported as of now.
The incident has shocked the close‑knit community of Chanana, prompting calls for swift justice and heightened security in the area.