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Crime
Manjhi Murder in Gaya: Vikas Mitra Shoots Victim in Front of Wife, Fleeing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gaya
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 01:31 PM
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In Gaya, Bihar, Vikas Mitra allegedly shot Shankar Manjhi dead in front of the victim’s wife, and is now on the run, police say.
Gaya police received a report that a man identified as Vikas Mitra opened fire on Shankar Manjhi while the latter’s wife was present, killing him on the spot. The incident took place in a residential area of Gaya, Bihar, and was witnessed by the victim’s spouse.
Authorities arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting and began securing the area. Preliminary investigations indicate that the motive remains unclear, and the suspect fled the location immediately after the attack.
Police have launched a manhunt for Vikas Mitra, issuing a notice that he is an absconding accused. Officers have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to his arrest and have urged witnesses to come forward.
The case is being treated as a homicide, and the investigation is ongoing. Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Authorities arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting and began securing the area. Preliminary investigations indicate that the motive remains unclear, and the suspect fled the location immediately after the attack.
Police have launched a manhunt for Vikas Mitra, issuing a notice that he is an absconding accused. Officers have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to his arrest and have urged witnesses to come forward.
The case is being treated as a homicide, and the investigation is ongoing. Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.