Representative imageA youth leader of Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal-United (JDU) was shot dead late last night when he was returning from a wedding in Patna, the police said.
One more person accompanying him was injured in the firing in Parsa Bazar village.
Saurabh was shot twice in his head by unidentified four men on bikes while his companion Munmun Kumar was hit thrice. They were rushed to a hospital where Saurabh was declared brought dead by the doctors while Munmun was admitted in a serious condition.
The police said that they are analysing the CCTV footage and collecting evidence.
Superintendent of Police Bharat Soni said that they are exploring all angles, including politics and business relations.
Following the firing, angry JDU supporters gathered at the spot and demanded strict and swift action in the murder. Angry locals had even blocked a road in protest. Further investigation is underway.