Man critically injured in Rautahat shooting, police investigate

A 28-year-old man was critically injured after being shot by an unidentified group in Gaur, Rautahat, on Tuesday night. Rakesh Kumar Yadav, son of Ramvilas Yadav, sustained six pellet wounds and is undergoing further treatment in Birgunj.
The shooting occurred around 9:15 PM on Tuesday near a water tank in Gadwa Tole, Gaur Municipality-4. Yadav suffered three pellet wounds to his back, one to his right arm, and two to his legs, according to police.
After initial treatment at Provincial Hospital Gaur, Yadav was transferred to Nepal Medicity Bayodha Hospital in Birgunj for advanced care. His condition is serious.
Police recovered three empty 7.62mm pistol casings from the scene. The District Police Office Rautahat is investigating the incident.
The identity of the unknown assailants and the motive behind the shooting are yet to be determined.