Patna, Mar 11 (PTI) A man was shot dead in Patna's Malua Bagh area, police said on Tuesday.

The incident happened around 8.30 pm on Monday, and the deceased was identified as Afroz, they said.

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"We immediately reached the spot after receiving information that a youth was shot at. Afroz was immediately taken to the nearest hospital where he was declared dead," SDPO of Phulwari Sharif-I Sushil Kumar told PTI.

"Police have identified the accused, who is a minor and a friend of the deceased. He has been detained," Kumar said.

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He said preliminary investigation has revealed that a "love affair" was the cause behind the murder.

An investigation is underway, he said, refusing to share more details.

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