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Crime
Teen Killed in Shooting During Alleged Varchasva Clash in Begusarai’s Teghra Area
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 02:18 PM
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A 16‑year‑old boy, Mohammed Sameer, died after being shot during a reported Varchasva clash in the Teghra police‑station area of Begusarai on Tuesday night.
A shooting broke out late on Tuesday in the Teghda police‑station jurisdiction of Begusarai, Bihar, amid an alleged clash between rival Varchasva groups. Local residents reported hearing gunfire and seeing a crowd gather at the scene.
The victim, identified as 16‑year‑old Mohammed Sameer, sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the spot. His death has heightened concerns among the community about the spread of gang‑related violence in the district.
Family members rushed to the location, gathering on the nearby road as they learned of the tragedy. Authorities were alerted and are reportedly investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the identities of those involved.
Police officials have indicated that the incident is being treated as a criminal case linked to the ongoing Varchasva rivalry that has periodically surfaced in the region, and they have urged witnesses to come forward with any information.
The victim, identified as 16‑year‑old Mohammed Sameer, sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the spot. His death has heightened concerns among the community about the spread of gang‑related violence in the district.
Family members rushed to the location, gathering on the nearby road as they learned of the tragedy. Authorities were alerted and are reportedly investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the identities of those involved.
Police officials have indicated that the incident is being treated as a criminal case linked to the ongoing Varchasva rivalry that has periodically surfaced in the region, and they have urged witnesses to come forward with any information.