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Crime
Friend shoots youth in Vaishali after dispute, Bholaa Mahato critically injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 11:15 AM
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On Friday night in Vaishali, a personal quarrel ended with a friend shooting Bholaa Mahato near an SBI ATM, leaving him seriously wounded.
A violent altercation turned fatal on Friday night in the municipal police jurisdiction of Vaishali, Bihar. After a heated argument, a young man identified as Bholaa Mahato was shot by his own friend near the State Bank of India (SBI) ATM in the Nakhas locality.
According to eyewitnesses, the dispute escalated quickly, and the assailant opened fire, striking Mahato in the chest. The incident was reported to the local police, who arrived at the scene shortly after the shots were fired.
Medical teams rushed Mahto to a nearby hospital where he was declared seriously injured. Police have detained the shooter for questioning and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the motive behind the shooting.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and have warned that any further violence will be dealt with strictly under the law.
The case highlights growing concerns about interpersonal violence in the region, prompting calls for stronger community mediation mechanisms.
According to eyewitnesses, the dispute escalated quickly, and the assailant opened fire, striking Mahato in the chest. The incident was reported to the local police, who arrived at the scene shortly after the shots were fired.
Medical teams rushed Mahto to a nearby hospital where he was declared seriously injured. Police have detained the shooter for questioning and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the motive behind the shooting.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and have warned that any further violence will be dealt with strictly under the law.
The case highlights growing concerns about interpersonal violence in the region, prompting calls for stronger community mediation mechanisms.