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Crime
Priest Shot Dead in Samastipur After Being Lured by Phone Call
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:37 AM
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A local priest, Sonu Singh, was shot dead in Samastipur, Bihar, after being lured away from his home via a mobile phone call. The attacker fired three bullets at him near Gangapur.
A violent incident occurred in Samastipur, Bihar, where a local priest was murdered in broad daylight. The victim, identified as Sonu Singh, was shot dead near Gangapur in the Musrigahari police station area.
According to initial reports, the attacker contacted the priest on his mobile phone, luring him out of his house under false pretenses. Once the victim left his residence, the assailant intercepted him on the way and opened fire.
The priest sustained three gunshot injuries, which proved fatal. The incident has triggered a significant commotion on National Highway 28, with locals gathering at the scene to express their shock and anger over the killing.
Police have taken charge of the matter and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder. Authorities are working to identify the shooter and determine the motive behind the targeted attack.
According to initial reports, the attacker contacted the priest on his mobile phone, luring him out of his house under false pretenses. Once the victim left his residence, the assailant intercepted him on the way and opened fire.
The priest sustained three gunshot injuries, which proved fatal. The incident has triggered a significant commotion on National Highway 28, with locals gathering at the scene to express their shock and anger over the killing.
Police have taken charge of the matter and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder. Authorities are working to identify the shooter and determine the motive behind the targeted attack.