Begusarai: A serene morning took a horrific turn in Begusarai, Bihar, as unidentified attackers shot and killed a retired school teacher during his regular morning walk on Sunday. The victim has been identified as Jawahar Chaudhary, a 70-year-old retired teacher from Fateha village. In a shocking turn of events, Chaudhary’s peaceful walk from the village to the Fateha Railway Station was interrupted by three masked assailants on a motorbike who opened fire, claiming his life.

Motive remains unknown

Reports indicate that the motive behind the ruthless murder of the retired educator remains enigmatic. However, there are speculations that the tragedy may have ties to a property dispute. Curiously, Chaudhary’s son had also met a similar fate, being shot and killed approximately two years ago due to the same contentious issue.

A witness in son’s murder trial

In a twist of fate, the retired teacher was a witness in the trial pertaining to his son’s murder. He was set to provide a statement, further adding to the complexity of the unfolding tragedy.

Police investigation underway

Law enforcement authorities acted promptly, launching a thorough investigation into the incident. A police official has suggested that the gruesome incident could be connected to an ongoing land dispute, deepening the mystery surrounding the tragedy.

The police have taken immediate action, filing a First Information Report (FIR) and embarking on a rigorous investigation to uncover the truth behind the appalling attack.

Recent incidents highlighting growing concerns

This grim incident follows closely on the heels of another shocking event where a journalist was fatally shot in his home in Araria district’s Raniganj. Additionally, a separate and unrelated incident saw three individuals being shot during a parking dispute, with one of them succumbing to his injuries in Bachhwara district.

As authorities delve into these tragic events, the communities affected and the nation at large grapple with the unsettling wave of violence.