Ranchi, May 12: In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old woman was shot dead in Ranchi, said police officials on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Nivedita, a resident of Navada district, Bihar. Jharkhand Shocker: Pregnant IRB Constable Shot by Her Husband Over Illicit Affair in Ranchi, Accused Held.

According to Ranchi police, the deceased was staying at a hostel here in Ranchi. "She had gone to buy vegetables this evening when she was shot at," said police officials. Jharkhand Shocker: Man Beaten to Death by Lover’s Family Members in West Singhbhum District, Accused Absconding.

The assailant has been identified and the matter is being probed. Further details are awaited.

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