Police officer shot dead by liquor mafia in Bihar

A police inspector was shot dead while a chowkidar was injured by the liquor mafia in Sitamarhi district. The police team had gone to arrest a person accused in an illegal liquor case when they were attacked.

Sitamarhi (Bihar): A police sub-inspector was reportedly shot dead by the liquor mafia in Bihar's Sitamarhi district.

"A police team had gone to arrest a person accused in an illegal liquor sale case. They were fired upon when they were entering the home of the accused," said PN Sahu, DSP.

"Sub-inspector Dinesh Ram and Chowkidar Lal Babu sustained injuries in the firing. The sub-inspector died on the way to a hospital, while chowkidar Lal Babu is undergoing treatment," he added.

According to reports, a liquor smuggler was also shot in the incident. However, it has not yet been officially confirmed.

Meanwhile, the police have reached the spot and are investigating the matter.

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