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Crime
Builder Ranjit Rai shot in Sitamarhi's Kathaur village, five bullets hit him
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 11:17 PM
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A 42‑year‑old builder, Ranjit Rai, was shot by four motorcyclists in Kathaur village, Sitamarhi, sustaining five bullet injuries and remains in critical condition.
Sitamarhi district officials reported that on Tuesday morning, 42‑year‑old builder Ranjit Rai was attacked in Kathaur village. Four men on a motorcycle opened fire, striking the victim with five bullets. Rai was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors say his condition is critical.
Local police said the assailants fled the scene on the same motorcycle and are believed to be linked to a land‑ownership dispute involving the builder. A formal FIR has been lodged, and a search operation for the four suspects has been launched across the district.
Authorities have appealed to witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation. The case underscores rising tensions over land issues in rural Bihar and the need for swift police action.
Local police said the assailants fled the scene on the same motorcycle and are believed to be linked to a land‑ownership dispute involving the builder. A formal FIR has been lodged, and a search operation for the four suspects has been launched across the district.
Authorities have appealed to witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation. The case underscores rising tensions over land issues in rural Bihar and the need for swift police action.