Man shot dead for refusing to pay for cigarette in Bihar

A shopkeeper shot dead a man after he refused to pay for the cigarettes purchased in Saran district of Bihar, police said on Tuesday.

Basudev Singh, in his early 30s, was shot dead by Uday Singh at Sabalpur Diara village in Saran district late Monday.

"After Basudev refused to pay money for the cigarettes bought, Uday and Basudev had a heated argument. Uday then killed Basudev," a police officer said.

The officer said Uday is absconding.