Bihar law and order in query: A lawyer shot in Patna; series of killings sparks outrage against Nitish govt | India News

NEW DELHI: A lawyer was fatally shot by unknown attackers in Patna’s Sultanganj space on Sunday, in a distressing incident underscoring Bihar’s declining safety state of affairs.The sufferer, Jitendra Mahato, roughly 58 years outdated, died whereas receiving remedy at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).The incident follows the current killings of BJP chief Gopal Khemka, a distinguished businessman, and one other individual in Patna’s Ram Krishna Nagar space, fuelling opposition’s criticism of the Nitish Kumar authorities concerning rising legal actions.Police officers are presently on the location conducting investigations. SP Patna East, Parichay Kumar, confirmed that Jitendra Mahato was fatally shot by unidentified criminals in Patna.Investigators have collected three bullet casings from the situation and are analyzing doable motives and the attackers’ identities. Forensic groups have been deployed, and surveillance footage is beneath overview.“Criminals shot a person named Jitendra Mahato. He was taken to the PMCH hospital for treatment, where he died. The family said that he used to come here every day to drink tea. Today, he came here to drink tea and was shot while returning… Three bullet shells have been recovered from the spot. The identities of the criminals and their motives behind this incident are being investigated. FSL teams, local police, and the SDO were called after I learned about the incident. All the CCTV cameras in the vicinity are being examined… The case is being investigated from every angle,” he mentioned.

Multiple murders in Bihar in 24 hours

The crimes in Bihar is rising. Earlier on Saturday, a 50-year-old farmer, Surendra Kumar from Shivpura village, was fatally wounded whereas engaged on his agricultural land.“On 12/7/25, Surendra Kumar, aged 50 years, resident of village Shivpura under PS Pipra, was shot at when he was working at his farm. When he was watering his crops, an unidentified person shot at him and fled the scene,” mentioned SDPO Kanhaiya Singh of Masaurhi (Patna) to ANI.“He was taken to AIIMS, where he died during treatment. Statements of relatives has been taken and an investigation has begun. FSL team has been informed,” he additional added.On July 11, Businessman Vikram Jha was shot by an unidentified individual in the Ram Krishna Nagar space and died whereas being taken to the hospital, police mentioned on Saturday.According to police, Jha was shot by an individual who arrived on a bike and opened hearth. A homicide case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.Meanwhile, in Vaishali district’s Goraul police station space, authorities found a lady’s physique in Pirapur. Following preliminary enquiries, the Station House Officers of Bhagwanpur and Goraul Police Stations had been suspended for refusing to register the lacking individual grievance filed by the deceased’s mom. Police officers confirmed they’ve recognized the suspects and arrests are imminent.In Bihar’s Nalanda, a 60-year-old girl was shot lifeless on Saturday, the house district of CMNitish Kumar, an official mentioned.The deceased was recognized as Sushila Devi (60), who was working in a hospital in Patna.“The incident took place in Doiya village under the jurisdiction of Noorsarai police station around 10 am on Saturday when Sushila Devi was returning from her agricultural field.Deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary maintained that Bihar has no organised crime, stating that preventing murders from personal disputes is challenging. “There is sweet governance in Bihar, there isn’t a organised crime,” Choudhary instructed ANI, including, “If a homicide is happening because of some private dispute, then it’s a bit troublesome for the federal government to cease it. But no organised crime can be allowed to happen in Bihar. This is evident.”RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticised the NDA government, questioning: “And now, a BJP chief shot lifeless in Patna! What to say, and to whom? Is there anybody in the NDA authorities prepared to take heed to the reality or admit their errors?”He additional remarked: “Everyone is aware of concerning the CM’s well being, however what are the 2 ineffective BJP deputy chief ministers doing? No assertion from the corrupt Bhunja-DK social gathering?”