Youth killed as miscreants open fire in Madhepura village

Unidentified miscreants opened fire to grab front row seats at a Durga Puja cultural programme in Madhepura district today claiming the life of a youth, police said.

Chandan Kumar (15) was killed when about 5-6 miscreants opened fire during an orchestra programme at Katsiya village to occupy front row seats, Ratwara police outpost in-charge Mahesh Paswan said.

The miscreants escaped from the spot after the incident which took place in the early hours today.

The organisers had not taken permission for organising the programme, he said.

Raids were being conducted to nab the miscreants, he said.