The miscreants opened fire and fled the scene, added the OC.
Locals rescued him in critical condition and took him to Gopalganj General Hospital, where the on-duty doctor declared him dead, he said.
He was shot four times in his chest, Hazrat Ali added.
Police detained the rickshaw-puller for interrogation.
Police have been conducting drives to nab the criminals, the OC said, adding a case is being filed in this connection.
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