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One killed in firing as protesters clash with security forces in Gaur

One killed in firing as protesters clash with security forces in Gaur

By Prabhat Kumar Jha

Road at BP Chok near the District Police Office in Gaur after protesters clashed with security forces on Tuesday, April 25, 2015.

Update: The person who was injured in firing during a clash between protesters and security personnel died. He has been identified as Raj Kishor Thakur, who is said to be 24-year-old, of Mathiya-6 of Rautahat. Critically injured after being hit by bullet, Thakur was being rushed to Birgunj for treatment when his situation deteriorated and was taken to the Primary Health Centre in Shivanagar where doctor pronounced him dead. Dr Janardan Jha said that he died of excessive bleeding. A bullet had hit on his back and passed through his chest. ------------ One injured in firing as protesters clash with security forces in Gaur RAUTAHAT: Protesters defied prohibitory order and took to street in Gaur and clashed with security forces on Tuesday afternoon. At least one person was injured after security personnel opened fired at the violent demonstrator at around 2:30 pm. The injured sustained sustained bullet in his chest and was rushed to the District Hospital in Gaur for treatment. READ ALSO: Local administration decides to mobilise army in Rautahat