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Bihar: Sand Trader Shot Dead in Samastipur, Villagers Block Road
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 23 Jun 2026, 01:02 PM
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A sand and gravel trader, identified as Sonu Singh, was shot dead in the Karpurigram police station area of Samastipur, Bihar. In protest, villagers placed the body on the road, causing a significant traffic disruption.
A violent protest erupted in Samastipur, Bihar, following the fatal shooting of a local businessman involved in the sand and gravel trade. The victim, identified as Sonu Singh, was reportedly shot dead within the jurisdiction of the Karpurigram police station.
Angered by the incident, residents of the area took to the streets to voice their protest. They placed the deceased trader's body on the road, completely blocking traffic and causing a significant disruption for several hours. The demonstration highlighted the community's outrage over the killing.
Angered by the incident, residents of the area took to the streets to voice their protest. They placed the deceased trader's body on the road, completely blocking traffic and causing a significant disruption for several hours. The demonstration highlighted the community's outrage over the killing.