45-year-old doctor shot dead while returning home in Samastipur
Unidentified Assailant Shoots Bihar's Rural Doctor
Samastipur: In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old rural doctor was shot dead in a targeted attack by unidentified assailants in Samastipur district on Monday night. The attack took place near his house in Sohma village under the Bithan police station area.
According to the police, the doctor used to travel from village to village to treat patients. On the day of the incident, he was returning home after attending to a patient. As he reached an embankment close to his house, two bike-borne miscreants intercepted him.
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Following the gunshot sounds, villagers rushed to the spot, but by the time the attackers had already fled. The doctor was found lying in a pool of blood. His family members were informed immediately, and the police were alerted soon after.
Meanwhile, Rosda DSP Sanjay Kumar arrived at the scene upon receiving the information. The station chief stated that the police have taken the body into custody and are investigating. The police team is working to identify the culprits. Based on information received from relatives, the search for the suspects is ongoing. The accused will be arrested soon, reports Jagran.
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