Gold Merchant Shot, Jewellery Bag Looted by Bike-Borne Assailants in Bihar’s Motihari

The incident took place near Basghat in the Chakia police station area on Wednesday night. The injured merchant was identified as 28-year-old Sujit Kumar, son of Awadh Kishore Sah and a resident of Basghat.

According to preliminary information, Kumar was intercepted by the attackers while returning home after closing his shop. The assailants allegedly opened fire and demanded the bag he was carrying, which contained jewellery.

The bag reportedly had around 300 grams of gold jewellery and four kg of silver jewellery.

Kumar told police that the attackers initially fired shots into the air before pointing a firearm at him and demanding the jewellery bag. His father, who was reportedly present at the scene, witnessed the incident and raised an alarm.

The assailants allegedly then shot Kumar before fleeing with the jewellery. He was subsequently taken to Rahmaniya Hospital in Motihari, where he is undergoing treatment.

Chakia Deputy Superintendent of Police Shailendra Kumar said police received information about the shooting and robbery and immediately reached the spot.

"The injured merchant has been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The police are examining CCTV footage from the vicinity and making efforts to identify the perpetrators. The criminals involved in the incident will be arrested soon," the DSP said.

East Champaran Police are examining CCTV footage and other available evidence to determine the number of people involved, identify the suspects and establish the route used by them to escape.

An FIR has been registered at Chakia police station against two alleged robbers based on statements provided by Kumar and his father.

The incident has raised concerns among local gold traders, while police have intensified efforts to identify and apprehend those involved. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.