Bihar: Muzaffarpur's ex-mayor, driver shot dead by unidentified gunmen

In a shocking incident, the former mayor of Muzaffarpur in Bihar was shot dead along with his driver by unidentified assailants near Banaras Bank Chowk.

According to news agency ANI, the deceased, Samir Kumar, had 17-18 rounds fired on him, the police said. Six cartridges have been recovered from the spot.

Muzaffarpur: Samir Kumar, former mayor of the district, along with his driver, shot dead by unidentified assailants near Banaras Bank Chowk. Police say, 'we've recovered 6 cartridges from the spot. It seems that 17-18 rounds were fired. ' #Bihar pic.twitter.com/iQ2em6e08I

— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2018

Kumar was the mayor of Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation between 2002 to 2007.

The incident happened around 7 pm near the fire brigade office under the jurisdiction of Muzaffarpur Town police station, Ranjan said.

Asked whether an AK-47 was used to kill the two, the DSP said, "We have inspected the spot. I cannot say whether an AK-47 was used in the murder but it is clear that some sophisticated gun was used."

"A total 17 to 18 rounds were fired by the miscreants," the DSP said.

The forensic science laboratory team would reach the spot to collect forensic evidence/samples from the site, he said.

Ranjan also said that an investigation has been initiated, adding, the killers would be arrested soon.

The bodies of the deceased were sent to Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), Muzaffarpur for post-mortem examination, he said.