12-Year-Old Boy Murdered in Bihar: Father Critically Injured in Araria Shooting

In a horrifying incident in Bihar's Araria district, a 12-year-old boy was shot dead while sleeping, and his father sustained critical injuries. The attack occurred in the Mahalgonj area, where unidentified assailants targeted the victims as they rested on the verandah of their home. The incident took place on Sunday, with the young boy, identified as Abu Aurera, dying at the scene. His father, Maujasin, was rushed to a private hospital in Purnia due to the severity of his injuries. The police have launched an investigation, but the motive behind the attack remains unclear at this time.