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In Bihar's Rohtas district, a police officer, during a confrontation with inebriated men near a railway station, opened fire, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old man, Rana Om Prakash Singh, and injuries to two others. The incident, allegedly sparked by a demand for a bribe, is currently under investigation.
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