Sunsari, July 14 -- A teenage girl was shot dead allegedly by her brother-in-law in ward 6 of Harinagar Rural Municipality in Sunsari district in the early hours of Monday, police said.

According to the District Police Office, Sunsari, 18-year-old Arshi Khatun was shot in the head around 1am, allegedly by her brother-in-law, 29-year-old Ajaat Miya Jat of Bihar, India. She died on the spot.

Following the shooting, Miya fled the scene and remains at large. Police said a manhunt is underway in coordination with Indian authorities.

The incident occurred near the Nepal-India border, an area long considered sensitive due to its vulnerability to cross-border crimes. Police said the case has once again exposed lapses in border security.

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