Guwahati: A journalist working for a prominent Hindi daily was shot dead at his residence in Bihar‘s Araria district on Friday morning.

The journalist, identified as Vimal Kumar, was a witness in the murder of his younger brother.

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He was shot at by four suspects who reached his residence at Prem Nagar under the jurisdiction of Raniganj Police Station.

Kumar was rushed to a local government hospital but was declared brought dead.

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The District Journalist Association condemned the incident and demanded strict action against the culprits.

The police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.