45-year-old doctor shot dead while returning home in Samastipur

Published On 2026-01-21 07:31 GMT | Update On 2026-01-21 07:31 GMT

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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Police said one of the attackers got off the motorcycle, pulled out a pistol, and fired multiple rounds at the doctor. Three bullets struck him in the head, killing him on the spot. Seven empty cartridges were recovered from the crime scene.

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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Speaking to Hindustan Times, Bithan station house officer Prakash Chandra Raju said, “The motive behind the murder is not clear at this stage. The investigation is underway, and an old enmity could be one of the reasons. The family members are in shock and have not been able to provide detailed information. We are examining all possible angles, and efforts are on to arrest the culprits at the earliest.”

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45-year-old doctor shot dead while returning home in Samastipur

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