Police Nab Prime Shooter in High-Profile 2025 Samastipur Double Murder
In a significant breakthrough, the Samastipur police have apprehended the main shooter involved in the sensational 2025 murder of property dealer Vijay Gupta and his driver. The incident, which occurred near Muktapur in Samastipur district, had sent shockwaves through the local community.
Arrest Made Following Tip-Off in Mango Orchard
The accused, identified as Arjun Paswan, a resident of Rampura ward number 11, was arrested on Friday. Acting on a credible tip-off, police located Paswan hiding in a mango orchard near Rampur Dam. During the operation, authorities recovered a pistol and ten live cartridges from his possession.
Sadar DSP-II Sanjay Kumar provided details on the arrest and investigation. "Arjun Paswan, who had been evading capture, was taken into custody after we received intelligence about his whereabouts. During interrogation, he confessed to his involvement in the shooting," stated DSP Kumar.
Details of the Contract Killing Emerge
The investigation has revealed that the murder was a premeditated contract killing arranged by land dealer Sudhir Madhan. According to police statements, Madhan orchestrated the attack with a contract value of Rs 5 lakh.
"Arjun Paswan admitted during questioning that he and his associates targeted Vijay Gupta while the property dealer was inspecting a land parcel. The driver was fatally shot when he attempted to raise an alarm during the attack," explained DSP Sanjay Kumar.
Investigation Progress and Previous Arrests
Police confirmed that one accomplice managed to escape during the raid that led to Paswan's arrest. A separate First Information Report (FIR) has been registered in connection with the case.
"To date, four individuals including Sudhir Madhan have been arrested and subsequently sent to jail in relation to this case, which is registered at Kalyanpur police station," DSP Kumar added on Saturday.
The arrest marks a crucial development in the investigation that began following the brutal daylight murder in 2025. The recovery of weapons and the shooter's confession are expected to strengthen the prosecution's case as legal proceedings move forward.
