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Crime
Panchayat chief's brother‑in‑law Vikas Kumar killed in broad‑day shooting in Madhupura, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 08:31 PM
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On Monday evening, Vikas Kumar, the brother‑in‑law of Panchayat chief Rita Devi, was shot dead after assailants knocked him off his bike in Madhupura, Puraini police area, Bihar.
Police reports from Madhupura in the Puraini police jurisdiction say that on Monday evening a group of unidentified men on a motorcycle deliberately rammed the bike of Vikas Kumar, also known as Vicky Mehta, the brother‑in‑law of local Panchayat chief Rita Devi. The impact forced Kumar to the ground, after which the assailants opened fire, delivering multiple bullets that proved fatal.
Witnesses recounted that the attackers fled the scene on the same motorcycle shortly after the shooting. Medical responders arrived to find Kumar with five to seven gunshot wounds; despite emergency treatment, he was pronounced dead at the spot.
The incident has prompted a swift response from the district police, who have launched a murder investigation and are seeking information on the perpetrators. Authorities have appealed to the public for any CCTV footage or eyewitness accounts that could aid in identifying the suspects.
Local officials expressed shock over the brazen nature of the crime, emphasizing that such violent acts threaten the safety of community leaders and residents alike. The case remains under active investigation, with police vowing to bring the culprits to justice.
Witnesses recounted that the attackers fled the scene on the same motorcycle shortly after the shooting. Medical responders arrived to find Kumar with five to seven gunshot wounds; despite emergency treatment, he was pronounced dead at the spot.
The incident has prompted a swift response from the district police, who have launched a murder investigation and are seeking information on the perpetrators. Authorities have appealed to the public for any CCTV footage or eyewitness accounts that could aid in identifying the suspects.
Local officials expressed shock over the brazen nature of the crime, emphasizing that such violent acts threaten the safety of community leaders and residents alike. The case remains under active investigation, with police vowing to bring the culprits to justice.