Madhubani: A shopkeeper was stabbed and seriously injured near Gandhi Chowk in Madhubani on Friday night following an alleged dispute over a cigarette being sought on credit.According to sources, the incident took place between 8 pm and 9 pm. Police said local resident Shivam Thakur, son of Kishori Thakur, allegedly reached the shop of Ajay Nayak, son of late Ram Prasad Nayak, and asked for a cigarette on credit. After Nayak refused, an argument allegedly broke out. Shivam then allegedly stabbed Nayak in the abdomen, leaving him seriously injured.Nayak’s family members rushed him to Sadar Hospital in Madhubani. After providing initial treatment, doctors referred him to Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).Nayak’s mother alleged that the accused also vandalised the shop during the incident, causing damage estimated at around Rs 50,000. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced and is being examined by police. She filed an FIR in this regard.Madhubani town police station in-charge Manoj Kumar said police reached the spot after receiving information and began an investigation.He said police were searching for the accused based on CCTV footage and other evidence and were making efforts to arrest him. No arrest was made till Saturday.
