Satish Aditya
Raxaul : Three businessmen including two jewellers were shot dead by criminals on September 13, 2021, evening, in separate incidents under Raxaul and Ramgarhwa police stations near Indo-Nepal border in East Champaran District triggering panic among the people. The local leaders of different political parties and businessmen have demanded immediate arrest of the criminals.
Kapildeo Saraf, a jeweller of Raxaul and his grandson Chandan Saraf, were going to their village Parsauna Tapsi on motorcycle at around 7. 30 pm. As soon as they reached near Dibanighat bridge under Velahi police station, three motorcycle borne criminals stopped them and fired on both of them. Chandan Saraf died on the spot while an injured Kapildeo Saraf was admitted to a private hospital at Raxaul in East Champaran District where he succumbed to his injuries at 11 pm. Kapildeo Saraf, when he was conscious, had named two persons who fired on them. It is suspected a land mafia has hand in this crime.
SDPO, Raxaul, Chandra Prakash, and SHO, Raxaul PS, Shashi Bhushan Thakur, reached the hospital and said police were investigating the case.
On the same evening, trader Buni Lal Sah was shot dead by criminals near Piprati Chowk under Ramgarhwa police station (PS) . Police have lodged a case in this connection.The criminals involved in the murder are yet to be arrested .