AURANGABAD: A shocking incident unfolded on Wednesday morning, March 19, 2025, when a YouTuber and compounder, Ranjit Paswan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on motorcycles near Kanthi Bigaha Mor on the Sanda-Matpa Road under the Kutumba police station area. This tragedy has sent ripples of fear and concern throughout the community.
The victim, Ranjit Paswan, aged 38, resided in Jamua village and was known for his work at the clinic of Dr. Janmejay Kumar in Aurangabad. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Ranjit was also an active YouTuber, running a channel dedicated to village and rural news, which engaged a local audience. His dual roles painted him as an integral part of the community.
On that fateful Wednesday, Ranjit reportedly left his home after breakfast, setting out for Aurangabad around 9 AM. Tragically, he was intercepted by the assailants, who had been lying in wait. They stopped his motorcycle, struck up a conversation with him while sitting on a culvert adjacent to the road, and then within moments, shot him in the chest. This sudden violence left him mortally wounded.
Locals working in nearby fields were startled by the sound of gunfire. Many rushed to the scene only to find that Ranjit lay lifeless on the ground, and the attackers had already fled the area on their motorcycle. The chilling nature of the attack has raised immediate concerns among residents about safety and security in the region.
Upon receiving notification of the incident, the local police swiftly arrived at the crime scene. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Sanjay Pandey confirmed to reporters that a forensic team had been summoned to collect evidence from the site. He stated, "The assailants shot Ranjit Paswan in the chest, killing him on the spot." Authorities took immediate steps to secure the area and began gathering pertinent evidence to identify the perpetrators.
Ranjit’s body was subsequently transported to Aurangabad Sadar Hospital for a postmortem examination. As the investigation unfolded, police officials noted that they were working meticulously to determine the motive behind the murder and to identify the culprits responsible for this heinous act.
The murder of Ranjit Paswan highlights a troubling trend in the area, and local residents have expressed their fears regarding the escalating violence. Just prior to this incident, another shooting involving a YouTuber in Muzaffarpur, who was targeted by assailants on motorcycles, brought to light the grim reality of threats facing public figures working in media and community engagement. The string of violent acts raises urgent questions about safety in the region.
Community members have called for robust measures from law enforcement to improve public safety, reflecting their growing anxiety over unexpected violence in their daily lives. The police’s rapid response has been emphasized, and many residents are hopeful that the investigation will lead to justice for Ranjit Paswan. However, the absence of clarity regarding the motive leaves everyone on edge.
In light of passing details about this case and the previous attack on another YouTuber, local authorities are under increasing scrutiny to enhance security and prevent such tragedies in the future.
As the story develops, residents remain vigilant and anxious, calling for not only justice but also peace in their community. The impact of this horrific event will undoubtedly be felt long after the immediate investigation is resolved, as it raises broader issues about safety and the nature of public discourse in the age of social media.
