Continuing their targeted killings, cadres of Jwala Singh-led Janatantrik Mukti Morcha (JTMM) have murdered a villager in Bara district.

One Laxman Ram Chamar of Sukhipathara VDC-6, Bara, was shot dead at around 11:00 Tuesday night, reports said.

Claiming responsibility for the killing, local leaders of JTMM-Jwala said Chamar was killed for involving in robbery.

In recent weeks, the two factions of JTMM have intensified targeted killings, abduction and extortion in Terai districts.