Patna

Wave of Violence in Patna: BJP Leader Among Seven Murdered in Ten Days Amid Growing Safety Concerns

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PATNA, India — Gunmen in Patna shot and killed a 53-year-old BJP functionary in what marks a troubling escalation of violence in the city. The incident occurred on Saturday as Surendra Kewat was working in his field, adding to a grim tally of seven murders reported in the area over the past ten days. Kewat succumbed to his injuries at Patna AIIMS. According to local authorities, initial findings suggest the assailants fired at close range, striking Kewat in the head. Masaurhi SDPO-II Kanhaiya Singh noted that at the time of the attack, Kewat was alone … Read more

Daylight Assassination in Patna: Lawyer Gunned Down as Bihar Faces Rising Wave of Violence

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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 … Read more