A man was murdered in Samastipur, Bihar, in a brazen act of violence. The victim, who was recently released from prison, was shot multiple times, sustaining approximately 12 gunshot wounds. The perpetrators fled the scene after confirming his death. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, creating a state of panic.
The shooting took place in the Sitanpur village, under the Ujiarpur police station. The victim, identified as Vikram Giri, was targeted. The attackers fired multiple rounds. The continuous gunfire caused widespread fear. The deceased resided in Madhopur village.
Assailants arrived on motorcycles and ambushed Vikram near his home. They surrounded him and then opened fire. The attackers left after ensuring Vikram was dead.
Vikram had a known criminal past. He was out on bail, having been implicated in a murder investigation. He was also considered a key suspect in the murder of Nepali Chaudhary, a furniture businessman. Vikram had a long history of criminal involvement.
Upon receiving the report, law enforcement from the Dalsinghsarai and Ujiarpur police stations responded to the scene. The body was sent for a post-mortem examination. Police are now actively searching for the attackers. They are reviewing the victim’s criminal history and examining nearby CCTV footage. Authorities are investigating the incident from all angles.