Nalanda, January 2: Local Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Indal Paswan, in Nalanda was shot to death in Deepnagar area on Tuesday night. Soon after killing Paswan, the accused fled from the spot. When locals came to know about the incident, local set fire to the houses of the accused. Police have taken charge of the case and are investigating the matter.

According to the police, the incident took place late in the night on Tuesday, when the victim was returning to his house after attending a funeral and accused attacked him en route. They fired bullets on Paswan, which to the instant death. Purvanchal University VC Raja Ram Yadav Defends ‘Murder’ Advice to Students, Says ‘Meant to Motivate’.

When Paswan didn’t return till late night, kin started search for him. However, his dead body and bike was found on Wednesday morning and villagers informed the police, which reached the spot soon.

Initial investigation states that the murder took place due to personal enmity. Probing the case, Nalanda SDPO stated, “He was shot dead due to personal enmity. We are investigating the matter.”

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