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Contractor gunned down by unknown people during morning walk in Bihar: Police

The contractor was taking a morning walk near his house. Four miscreants on two bikes came and fled after firing. Ramnaresh died on the spot after being hit by four bullets

Contractor gunned down by unknown people during morning walk in Bihar: Police

A 49-year-old contractor in Bihar was murdered during his morning walk on Thursday. Ramnaresh Rai, a resident of Digghi West, was shot four times by four unidentified assailants on two bikes. The attack occurred around 5:30 am near his residence after he returned from his walk. The victims sustained bullet wounds to his head and stomach.

The police are investigating the incident and have collected evidence from the scene. The motive behind the murder is still unknown. Witnesses reported that the attackers were outsiders and could not be identified. Ramnaresh was reportedly preparing to contest local body elections for the position of chairman or vice-chairman from Hajipur Municipal Corporation.

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