Patna, India — A lawyer was fatally shot in broad daylight on Sunday, July 13, as violence continues to escalate in the region. Jitendra Mahato, the victim, was targeted by unidentified gunmen while he was reportedly visiting a local tea shop.
Parichay Kumar, Superintendent of Police for Patna East, confirmed that Mahato was taken to a hospital following the shooting but later succumbed to his injuries. “Criminals shot a person named Jitendra Mahato. He was taken to the hospital for treatment, where he died,” Kumar stated.
According to family members, Mahato frequented the area for his daily cup of tea and was ambushed during this routine visit. Reports indicated that three bullet casings were discovered at the scene of the crime. The investigation into the identities of the assailants and their motives is ongoing.
“We are examining all CCTV footage in the area to gather clues,” Kumar said, emphasizing that the authorities are exploring every possible angle related to the shooting. Interestingly, it was noted that Mahato had not actively practiced law for the past two years.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another shooting in Sheikhpura district earlier the same day, where BJP leader Surendra Kewat was reportedly killed. The previous week saw the high-profile murder of businessman Gopal Khemka outside his home in Patna. Khemka had previously sought police protection for his family, raising questions about safety measures in the region.
The grim events continued with another homicide in Patna’s Ram Krishna Nagar area shortly after Khemka’s death, where a man named Vikram Jha was also shot and later died in a hospital. These occurrences underline a troubling surge in criminal activity in Bihar.
In light of these developments, BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan declared the state government’s commitment to addressing crime. “Crime is a sensitive issue, and any incident is unfortunate and must be condemned. However, we are acting promptly and efficiently,” Paswan remarked.
He emphasized the government’s approach to criminal accountability, stating that necessary actions are being taken swiftly to bring the situation under control. “Within 24 hours, we hold ourselves accountable for these incidents, and we have made significant strides on the ground.”
The series of violent incidents in recent days has sparked concern among residents and prompted calls for heightened security in the region. The local community is awaiting further updates as investigations into the shootings continue.
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