Patna, June 25: A businessman was shot dead in Bihar's East Champaran district on Monday while his driver is battling for life after receiving severe injuries, police said.

Arvind Choudhary, in his early 40s, has mobile phone and other businesses in Patna.

He was shot dead in Sugauli near Motihari, the district headquarters of East Champaran.

"Choudhary was shot dead while travelling by his vehicle from Patna to Raxaul by two unidentified persons, who boarded his vehicle at Motihari," a district police official said.

Severely injured vehicle driver Biru Kumar has been admitted in a private nursing home in Motihari, where his condition is stated to be critical.

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Chennai (PTI): Sanju Samson smashed a 56-ball 115 not out to propel Chennai Super Kings to a formidable 212 for 2 against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.

Sent in to bat, Samson struck four sixes and 15 fours during his blistering knock, stitching key partnerships -- 62 with Ruturaj Gaikwad (15), 113 with Ayush Mhatre (59) and unbroken 37 with Shivam Dube (20).

For DC, skipper Axar Patel (1/39) was the lone wicket-taker.

Brief Scores:

Chennai Super Kings: 212 for 2 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 115 not out; Axar Patel 1/39).