Patna, September 19, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A 15-year-old boy was shot dead in broad daylight near Safiasarai Police Station in Jamalpur, Munger, on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic in the area.
The deceased was identified as Ishant Kumar, son of Chandan Kumar, an e-rickshaw driver and resident of Naulakha locality. Ishant was a student at Town High School.
According to his family, Ishant attended school on Saturday morning and returned home afterwards. Later, his friend Rituraj informed the family that Niranjan Kumar and Ayush Kumar had called Ishant to the electricity office.
The family alleged that when Ishant reached the office, Niranjan Kumar shot him in the head before fleeing the spot.
On hearing the gunshot, local residents rushed to the scene and took the injured teenager to a private clinic. Given his critical condition, doctors referred him to Sadar Hospital, where he died during treatment.
Ishant’s father said that around two months ago, Ishant and his sister had been attending tuition classes near Lal Ka Chowk in Hasarganj. The family alleged that Niranjan Kumar and Ayush Kumar used to harass their daughter while she was travelling to the classes. Following objections from the family, the children stopped attending tuition.
Relatives alleged that Ishant was called to the electricity office on Saturday on the pretext of resolving the earlier dispute but was instead attacked and shot.
Following the incident, Munger Superintendent of Police Syed Imran Masood visited the hospital and met the bereaved family. He directed police officials to investigate the case and arrest the accused, saying those responsible would not be spared.
Headquarters DSP Arjun Kumar Gupta also reached the spot with a police team. An FSL team collected evidence, while police questioned local residents and examined the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Investigators are probing the alleged previous dispute along with other possible motives. Police are also working to determine the number of people involved and trace the source of the weapon used in the crime.
Security has been strengthened in the area following the daylight killing. Police teams are conducting raids and efforts are underway to trace and arrest the accused.
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