Patna: A 25-year-old juice seller was shot dead in broad daylight on Tuesday afternoon in the Thakurbari area of Masaurhi, Patna. The incident took place inside the premises of Shri Ram Janaki Temple, where the victim, Rajesh Chaudhary, was selling sherbet on his cart. He was shot in the back of the head by one of the three men who had stopped by to drink sherbet.
Rajesh, who lived in Belbagicha under the Kashmirganj police station area, had no known enemies, according to his family. Locals said that after drinking sherbet, the three men got into a heated argument with Rajesh. Things escalated, and one of them grabbed him by the collar before suddenly shooting him. The attackers fled the scene while firing in the air, creating panic in the area.
Police arrived shortly after being informed and took the body into custody. The area was sealed, and a search operation was launched. SDPO Nabh Vaibhav said that CCTV footage is being reviewed, and a dog squad along with forensic experts have been called from Patna to help with the investigation.
Sources revealed that the suspects might be repeat offenders and are currently out on bail. While the motive is still unclear, the police have assured the family and locals that strict action will be taken. The incident has left the community shaken and has once again raised concerns about public safety in Bihar.
