Journalist shot dead in Bihar’s Araria, probe underway

A journalist was allegedly shot dead at his home by unidentified miscreants in Araria district of Bihar, said the police on Friday.

Araria, Bihar | "In the Raniganj Bazar area, a journalist namely Vimal Kumar Yadav was shot dead by unidentified miscreants…post-mortem is being done, dog squad has been called to the murder spot…investigation is on and efforts to arrest the culprits are underway": Ashok… pic.twitter.com/ipvhw6nabL

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The incident took place in the Raniganj Bazaar area. The deceased was identified as Vimal Kumar Yadav.

“In the Raniganj Bazar area, a journalist namely Vimal Kumar Yadav was shot dead by unidentified miscreants…post-mortem is underway. The dog squad has been called to the murder spot…An investigation is on,” said Ashok Kumar Singh, Superintendent of Police, Araria.

Further details are awaited.