An unknown group shot Ramdular Shah, 73 the priest of Kabir Baba Temple in Rajakpatti, Kachan, Bodebarsain Municipality-8 to death on October 19. The priest, who had been living alone in the temple situated on the eastern side of the Municipality, was found dead following which the locals reported the incident to the Kachan Police Post. Subsequently, the olice teams from the District Police Office and the Area Police Office in Kadarbona reached the scene for investigation.
Saptari District Police Chief SP Gautam KC, stated that according to the preliminary investigation, Shah was shot from behind while he was urinating in front of his hut. A bullet wound was found near his navel. SP KC said that two bullet casings were recovered from the scene. The body has been sent to the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan for post-mortem, and police stated that an investigation into the incident is underway.
Madhesh Province Office