What Happened to the Bank Employee Shot in Bihar's Vaishali?

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Key Takeaways
- Rakesh Kumar, a microfinance manager, was shot in Bihar.
- Incident occurred in Vaishali district.
- Investigation is ongoing with police reviewing CCTV footage.
- Local community is outraged over safety concerns.
- Police have sealed district borders to prevent escape of suspects.
Patna, Sep 22 (NationPress) A microfinance manager from Axis Bank was tragically shot dead by unknown assailants in the Vaishali district of Bihar on Monday.
The incident took place close to Kanchanapur village, under the jurisdiction of the Bidupur police station.
The victim, Rakesh Kumar, who lived in Sahebganj, Muzaffarpur, had been employed at the bank’s Kanchanapur branch since February of this year.
According to authorities, Rakesh was returning on his motorcycle after approving a loan when he was ambushed by three unidentified individuals waiting in the vicinity.
He succumbed to his injuries immediately, having suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen.
Sadar SDPO Subodh Kumar promptly arrived at the scene with his team and arranged for the body to be sent to Hajipur Sadar Hospital for an autopsy.
A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) also conducted a thorough examination of the crime site.
“We have recovered a spent bullet from the location. The district's borders are being secured, and thorough vehicle inspections are being conducted to prevent the suspects from fleeing. We will apprehend the perpetrators shortly,” stated SDPO Subodh Kumar.
This shocking attack has ignited outrage among local residents, who are voicing concerns over the worsening law and order situation.
“What’s happening here? People are being murdered in broad daylight. The criminals act without fear; this is why such violence occurs,” expressed a local resident.
Authorities have yet to clarify the motive or identify the attackers.
“We have filed a murder FIR under the relevant provisions of the Bhartiya Nyay Sahita (BNS) Act at the Bidupur police station. We are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify the suspects,” Kumar added.
“The family of the deceased has been notified of the incident, and we are also interviewing the individual Rakesh met regarding the loan today. Furthermore, we are analyzing the deceased’s phone records to uncover potential clues about the motive. The police will also gather statements from Rakesh's colleagues at work.