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Man shot dead allegedly by neighbour over financial dispute in Baitadi
Suspect on the run as police launch a manhunt.bookmark
Manoj Badu
Published at : March 2, 2025
Updated at : March 2, 2025 10:39
Baitadi
A 22-year-old man was shot dead allegedly by his neighbour in Baitadi following a financial dispute, police said.
According to the Baitadi District Police Office, Karna Bahadur Bista, 45, shot at Surendra Bista of ward 8 in Dogadakedar Rural Municipality-8 on Saturday night.
Surendra, who was critically injured, died while being taken to the district hospital, said Police Inspector Baldev Badu.
The shooting occurred around 8pm on Saturday after a dispute between the two, initial investigations suggest. Karna Bahadur fled the scene, and police have launched a manhunt.
A police team led by Inspectors Badu and Rajendra Saud and Sub-Inspector Ganesh Kadayat has been deployed to the site, said District Police Office, Baitadi.
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