Two motorcycle-borne assailants shot and killed assistant sub-inspector of Jhurko police post Ramesh Sbbba in Saptari on Monday. 

According to Eastern Regional Police Chief Madhav Joshi, Subba was shot dead while he was at Bhaudaha Chok near the police post at around 5:45 in the evening.

Critically injured Subba, who sustained bullets in his chest and thigh, was brought to Zonal hospital in Rajbiraj, where he was declared dead. 

“A police team has reached the incident scene,” said DIG Joshi, “The motive behind the incident could be said only after the details are known.” 

The incident site is 35 km from the district headquarters. Police personnel have been heavily deployed in the area, said police chief of Saptari district Bhim Dhakal. He said it was not clear whether he was hanging out alone or was with a security patrol.