PATNA, Dec. 1 -- Saran police arrested a key accused in the Chhapra police line murder case following a brief encounter in the early hours of Monday.

The arrested man has been identified as Shikari Rai, also known as Nand Kishore Rai, the alleged main shooter in the killing of Azad Singh (41), alias Bhishma Rai, who was shot dead on Saturday afternoon near the Chhapra police line.

According to police, Azad Singh - a native of Katihar district currently living in Uttar Pradesh - was chased for nearly 20 metres before being shot in the head from point-blank range. Eyewitnesses said he ran desperately to save his life as the assailants, armed with pistols, fired repeatedly while chasing him. He sought refuge in a roadside private house, bu...