Vivek Singh' Murder Sparked Widespread Outrage In Motihari

Reported By SAGAR SURAJ

Updated By SAGAR SURAJ

On 19 Dec 2024 21:40:51

The State Congress Chief, Dr. Akhilesh Prasad Singh, has strongly condemned the murder of Vivek Singh, a young trader from Motihari, and demanded the immediate arrest of those involved in the crime. Vivek was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne gunmen on Thursday morning, sending shockwaves through the community. The police have formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the incident, and the Superintendent of Police, Swarn Prabhat, has assured that all possible angles will be investigated. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with locals gathering in large numbers at the Motihari Sadar Hospital where Vivek's autopsy was performed.

Sagar Suraj

MOTIHARI: In a dramatic shootout on the outskirts of Motihari, two motorcycle born gunners shot dead trader Vivek Singh- a resident of Radhiya village under Sangrampur police station area in east champaran district on Thursday.

In morning, Vivek was going on his bike, when he was intercepted in Balganga locality and shot from very close blank range on the head and hand, police said adding “Doctors declared him brought dead leading motihari police to begin investigations and identify those involved in this incident.

The incidents prompted superintendent of police of east champaran district Swarn Prabhat to form a special investigation team (SIT) led by Sadar DSP Jitesh pandey. Mr Prabhat soon after the incident rushed to the spot where Vivek was attacked. “Someone called up Vivek and shot him dead” SP shared his preliminary investigations saying the SIT to go through all possible angles in the case.

Vivek –the deceased got married a few months ago and he has a great fan following among the youths. As the incident spread like wildfire, people thronged in Motihari Sadar Hospital, where autopsy of Vivek’s body was undertaken amid huge security arrangements.

Locals said that Vivek was sitting near his house when one of his staff asked him to go somewhere else with him. Later on the family came to know that he was killed. Cremation performed in Raghunathpur localities, where huge numbers of crowd gathers.

State congress Chief Dr Akhilesh Prasad Singh mourned the untimely demise of Vivek and condemned the cowardly acts of unbridled criminals in the state. He also consoled next to the family members of the deceased demanding immediate arrests of culprits involved in this crime. Besides, Mamta Ray district board chairman also consoled aggrieved family members demanding prompt action from district police administrations in this case.