{
  "id": 1698595,
  "title": "Patna Crime: Property Dealer Shot Dead At Village Party, Police Hunt For Accused",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/patna-crime-property-dealer-shot-dead-at-village-party-police-hunt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:16:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bihar/patna-crime-property-dealer-shot-dead-at-village-party-police-hunt-for-accused"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 18, a property dealer named Golu Yadav was shot dead during a late-night liquor party in Karaudichak village, near Phulwari Sharif police station. According to the police, the incident began as an argument between Golu and one of his companions over an unspecified issue. The argument escalated, and one of the youths allegedly pulled out a pistol and fired four shots at Golu, killing him instantly. The accused youths fled the scene immediately after the shooting, causing panic among the residents. Police have taken custody of Golu's body for a post-mortem examination and are questioning local residents and searching suspect locations to locate the accused and recover the weapon used in the crime. The motive for the killing remains unclear, but investigators are examining several possible angles. Golu Yadav was involved in property dealing and land transactions. His family reported that he left home in the evening, and when he failed to return late at night, relatives began searching for him, eventually learning of his death. An FIR has been registered in Phulwarisharif police station, and further investigation is underway.",
  "summary": "Patna, Aug 18: A property dealer was shot dead following an altercation among acquaintances during a late-night liquor party in Karaudichak village, under the Phulwari Sharif police station area of Patna. Dispute leads to shooting The deceased has been identified as Golu Yadav. According to preliminary information, one of the youths present at the gathering allegedly opened fire, shooting Golu…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}