Property dealer, his two bodyguards shot dead by miscreants at Bihar's Muzaffarpur

Property disputes are cited one of the reasons for the killing of Muzaffarpur's businessman and his two bodyguards by unidentified miscreants, who opened fire and shot them dead. The assailants came on bikes and opened fire on their targets.

Muzaffarpur (Bihar) : A businessman and his two bodyguards were killed and two others injured after four unidentified miscreants opened fire in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on July 21. The assailants arrived on two bikes and fired indiscriminately, leading to the death of the two persons. A property dispute was stated to be the reason for the killing, sources said.

Two of the victims, businessman and a bodyguard, died on the spot as the miscreants pumped bullets into their bodies. “Injured are undergoing treatment. Four accused came in 2 bikes. The investigation is at the primary stage now, and the reason behind the firing seems to be a property issue,” said Rakesh Kumar, SSP.

The deceased businessman was identified as Ashutosh Kumar Shahi, 45 years, who has been working as a property dealer with his activities spread over different parts in the district. In the shootout launched by the miscreants, the businessman's personal bodyguard Nizamuddin also died on the spot. Another bodyguard Rahul died while receiving treatment.

The Police have registered a case into the matter and began investigation. The killing of businessman sent shockwaves in the area. The two other injured persons were being treated at a hospital and their condition is out of danger.