The victim was identified as Mintu Yadav, resident of Sherpur village of Neemachandpur police station.

“Mintu was present at the spot when two bike riders came and started firing, firing seven rounds. He was hit by three bullets, but managed to escape by running into a nearby house,” said Kailash Yadav, the victim’s uncle.

The motive behind the incident of firing on Mintu Yadav is not clear. However, the police suspect that personal enmity could be a possible reason.

Officials are currently examining CCTV footage of the area to identify the culprits.

The district police has registered an FIR and is currently investigating the incident.