UditVani, Jamshedpur : A late-night shooting on Rajpur Road near Silver City sent shockwaves through the city after Vikram Sharma, a gangster from Jamshedpur, was gunned down.
According to initial reports, Sharma had just left a gym and was heading back when unidentified assailants opened fire at close range on Thursday night.
Multiple gunshots rang out in the otherwise bustling Rajpur Road area, triggering panic among pedestrians and motorists.
Witnesses said the attackers fled swiftly after firing several rounds.
Sharma was found critically injured on the roadside. Local residents alerted the police, who rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Police immediately cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.
Forensic experts collected evidence from the spot, and CCTV footage from nearby establishments is being examined to identify the assailants and trace their movements before and after the incident.
Sources confirmed that Vikram Sharma had criminal links in Jamshedpur and was known in local crime circles.
He was reportedly associated with organized criminal activities, including cases involving violence and extortion. Investigators are also looking into his recent presence in Dehradun and whether the killing was the fallout of gang rivalry, personal enmity, or a larger criminal dispute.
The brazen attack has raised security concerns among residents, particularly as Rajpur Road remains active even late at night.
Locals have called for increased police patrolling and stronger security arrangements.
Authorities have assured that a thorough probe is underway and that those responsible will be brought to justice.
Further details are expected as the investigation unfolds.
