Katihar mayor Shivraj Paswan shot dead by bike-borne assailants

Paswan’s bodyguard was not with him at the time of the incident. Investigation is underway and all efforts taken to nab culprits, police said.

Katihar mayor Shivraj Paswan was shot dead by unidentified persons on Thursday evening, LiveHindustan reported. Paswan was attacked by bike-borne men in his own ward Santoshi Chowk while he was on his way to a temple.

Shivraj Paswan was shot dead in his own ward on Thursday evening. (AFP)

According to the report by LiveHindustan, four bike-borne men shot the lawmaker at point-blank range. Three bullets hit Paswan on the chest following which he fell to the ground. He was brought to Katihar Medical College where he succumbed to his injuries. Doctors at the Katihar Medical College said that the mayor's life could not be saved as he was hit by three bullets.

District magistrate Udayan Mishra said that Paswan’s bodyguard was not with him at the time of the incident.

Police officials at the spot said that an investigation is underway and efforts are being taken to nab the perpetrators.