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Bihar police officer’s younger son shot dead, elder one critically injured in Gaya

Gaya, Oct 20 (UNI) The younger son of a police sub-inspector posted in Motihari was shot dead, while his elder son sustained critical injuries in a firing incident in Bihar's Gaya district during the Durga Puja festivities.
Police said here Tuesday that the deceased has been identified as Ranu Singh (30), while Monu Singh (32), was seriously injured in the incident near Siddharthpuri locality, close to Nouranga Ahar, under Muffasil police station area.
The injured was admitted to Magadh Medical Hospital, where his condition remains critical.
The victims are the sons of Sudhanshu Shekhar alias Pintu Singh, a sub-inspector currently posted in Motihari. They originally hail from Jethian village under Atri police station limits in Gaya district. The family has been residing in Siddharthpuri locality in Manpur for the past few years.
According to a relative, Rajesh Singh, a dispute had reportedly taken place with someone in the neighbourhood. The brothers were subsequently called to the spot over the phone. As soon as they arrived, the assailants allegedly opened fire, hitting both of them. Ranu succumbed to his injuries, while Monu was critically wounded.
Police have recovered some empty cartridges from the spot and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Investigators are working to identify the accused and establish the motive behind the shooting.
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