Instagram Photo Dispute Ends in Brutal Shooting in Begusarai
A husband and wife were shot in Begusarai, Bihar, after a year-long grudge over an Instagram photo post escalated into a violent midnight attack.
A violent dispute over an Instagram post escalated into a bloody midnight attack in Bihar's Begusarai district, leaving a husband and wife fighting for their lives. The shooting, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, appears to be the culmination of a grudge held for over a year.
Midnight Attack on Sleeping Couple
The incident took place in Mauji Than Singh village, located under the jurisdiction of the Bakhri police station. According to reports, the accused, identified as Jitender Yadav (also known as Khesari Yadav), allegedly broke into the residence of the victims around 2:00 a.m. while they were asleep.
The assailant opened fire, targeting the couple: Chotu Kumar and his 24-year-old wife, Karishma Paswan. The gunfire caused serious injuries to both victims:
- Chotu Kumar was struck in the rib cage.
- Karishma Paswan sustained a gunshot wound to her shoulder.
A Grudge Born from Social Media
The motive behind this heinous act traces back to a digital conflict from a year ago. Family members of the victims revealed that the tension began when the accused allegedly edited a photograph of Karishma Paswan and shared it on his Instagram account.
While the couple had protested the post and the accused eventually deleted the image, the incident left a lasting resentment. It appears that instead of moving on, the accused harbored a deep-seated grudge that eventually turned lethal.
Emergency Response and Police Investigation
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, local residents and relatives rushed to the scene. The injured couple was quickly transported to the Sadar Hospital in Begusarai, where they are currently receiving medical attention for their wounds.
Local law enforcement arrived at the village to initiate an investigation into the matter. While the victims are being stabilized at the hospital, police officials noted that a formal written complaint has not yet been officially lodged. However, the authorities have already launched raids to track down and apprehend Jitender Yadav, who remains on the run.