DARBHANGA, May 14 -- A 45-year-old man was allegedly shot dead by motorcycle-borne criminals in Bihar's Darbhanga district on Wednesday morning while trying to catch them after they attempted to snatch a gold chain from a passerby, police said. The incident occurred near the entrance of Rambag Fort under the University police station area. The deceased, identified as Shravan Kumar, ran a tea and snacks stall inside the university campus. According to eyewitnesses, Amit Kumar Singh had gone out to buy milk when two men on a motorcycle allegedly tried to snatch his gold chain. When Amit resisted, nearby residents became alert and attempted to stop the accused from fleeing. During the commotion, Shravan Kumar reportedly rushed forward to catch one of the criminals. The assailants then allegedly opened fire, and Shravan was hit in the chest. Amit Kumar Singh said the attackers fired three rounds at him, but he managed to escape unharmed. "After that, they moved ahead and shot Shravan Kumar," he said. With the help of local residents and police personnel, Shravan was taken to Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), where doctors declared him dead during treatment....