Caught on Camera: Jilted lover shoots girl in Patna

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A 15-year-old girl was shot in the neck in Patna by a jilted lover and the horrifying incident has been captured on CCTV. The incident occurred in Indrapuri area of Sipara at around 7:30 pm on Wednesday when she was returning from coaching classes, police said.</p>
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Bihar: A vegetable vendor’s daughter was shot yesterday in the Indrapuri locality of Sipara area of ​​Beur PS in Patna. The injured girl who was shot in the neck is undergoing treatment in a private hospital, the matter is being said to be a love affair: Patna Police</p>
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The CCTV footage shows a young man stalking the girl. He then pulls out a gun from his bag and shoots the girl. She falls to the ground and then culprit is seen running away from the spot.</p>
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Preliminary investigation suggests the shooting was the fallout of a love affair gone sour, according to the police. However, the actual reason would be confirmed only after recording the victim's statement, police said.</p>
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The girl, a Class 9 student, is currently in a critical condition and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.</p>
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The accused has been identified and is expected to be arrested. soon</p>