Patna: A youth leader from Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal-United (JDU) was shot dead on April 24 when he was returning from a wedding function in Patna, said police. In the firing that ensued late at night, another person accompanying Saurabh Kumar, identified as Munmun, was hit thrice and sustained injuries.
The JD(U) leader was reportedly shot twice in his head by four men on bikes. Both the victims were rushed to a hospital where doctors declared Saurabh Kumar dead on arrival, while Munmun was admitted in a serious condition.
Over the incident, JDU leader Abhishek Jha said, “This was an extremely unfortunate, condemnable and sad incident. Our condolences to the bereaved family.” He added, “A police team has been deployed at his house and an investigation is going on”. A special team of Patna Police reached the spot later at night and began an investigation. Angry locals had even blocked a road in protest over the murder, reported NDTV.
Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter, Misa Bharti, arrived in Punpun on hearing the news to meet the victim’s family members. Saurabh Kumar was a youth leader from Nitish Kumar’s party. The incident happened late in the day after campaigning concluded in the state for the five Lok Sabha seats ahead of the second phase of polling on April 26. At least 50 candidates are in the fray in the state, and their fate will be determined in the second phase.
