NEW DELHI: A lawyer was fatally shot by unknown attackers in Patna's Sultanganj area on Sunday, in a distressing incident underscoring Bihar's declining security situation.
The victim, Jitendra Mahato , approximately 58 years old, died while receiving treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).
The incident follows the recent killings of BJP leader Gopal Khemka, a prominent businessman, and another person in Patna's Ram Krishna Nagar area, fuelling opposition's criticism of the Nitish Kumar government regarding increasing criminal activities.
Police officials are currently at 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 location and are examining possible motives and the attackers' identities. Forensic teams have been deployed, and surveillance footage is under review.
"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 said.
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 while working 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," said 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 further added.
On July 11, Businessman Vikram Jha was shot by an unidentified person in the Ram Krishna Nagar area and died while being taken to the hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to police, Jha was shot by a person who arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire. A murder case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, in Vaishali district's Goraul police station area, authorities discovered a woman's body in Pirapur. Following initial enquiries, the Station House Officers of Bhagwanpur and Goraul Police Stations were suspended for refusing to register the missing person complaint filed by the deceased's mother. Police officials confirmed they have identified the suspects and arrests are imminent.
In Bihar's Nalanda, a 60-year-old woman was shot dead on Saturday, the home district of CMNitish Kumar, an official said.
The deceased was identified 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 good governance in Bihar, there is no organised crime,"
Choudhary told ANI, adding, "If a murder is taking place due to some personal dispute, then it is a bit difficult for the government to stop it. But no organised crime will be allowed to take place in Bihar. This is clear."
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticised the NDA government, questioning: "And now, a BJP leader shot dead in Patna! What to say, and to whom? Is there anyone in the NDA government willing to listen to the truth or admit their mistakes?"
He further remarked: "Everyone knows about the CM's health, but what are the two useless BJP deputy chief ministers doing? No statement from the corrupt Bhunja-DK party?"
The victim, Jitendra Mahato , approximately 58 years old, died while receiving treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).
The incident follows the recent killings of BJP leader Gopal Khemka, a prominent businessman, and another person in Patna's Ram Krishna Nagar area, fuelling opposition's criticism of the Nitish Kumar government regarding increasing criminal activities.
Police officials are currently at 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 location and are examining possible motives and the attackers' identities. Forensic teams have been deployed, and surveillance footage is under review.
"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 said.
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 while working 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," said 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 further added.
On July 11, Businessman Vikram Jha was shot by an unidentified person in the Ram Krishna Nagar area and died while being taken to the hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to police, Jha was shot by a person who arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire. A murder case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, in Vaishali district's Goraul police station area, authorities discovered a woman's body in Pirapur. Following initial enquiries, the Station House Officers of Bhagwanpur and Goraul Police Stations were suspended for refusing to register the missing person complaint filed by the deceased's mother. Police officials confirmed they have identified the suspects and arrests are imminent.
In Bihar's Nalanda, a 60-year-old woman was shot dead on Saturday, the home district of CMNitish Kumar, an official said.
The deceased was identified 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 good governance in Bihar, there is no organised crime,"
Choudhary told ANI, adding, "If a murder is taking place due to some personal dispute, then it is a bit difficult for the government to stop it. But no organised crime will be allowed to take place in Bihar. This is clear."
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticised the NDA government, questioning: "And now, a BJP leader shot dead in Patna! What to say, and to whom? Is there anyone in the NDA government willing to listen to the truth or admit their mistakes?"
He further remarked: "Everyone knows about the CM's health, but what are the two useless BJP deputy chief ministers doing? No statement from the corrupt Bhunja-DK party?"
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