Patna, July 13: A week after prominent businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead outside his Patna home, the Bihar capital has reported another chilling murder, this time of a BJP leader.
Two men on a bike shot BJP leader Surendra Kewat dead in Sheikpura and sped away. The 52-year-old suffered four bullet injuries in the attack. He was rushed to the AIIMS in Patna, where he died during treatment.
MLA Gopal Ravidas and former Minister Shyam Rajak reached the hospital and met Mr Kewat’s family members and asked the hospital administration to ensure the swift completion of formalities. Police have started their investigation into the murder and forensic teams have been called in. Raids are being conducted to nab the accused.
Surendra was working in the fields when unidentified men shot him dead. He was rushed to AIIMS, but he died during treatment. We have recorded statements of his relatives and action is being taken,” police officer Kanhaiya Singh said.
Surendra Kewat has earlier served as a BJP Kisan Morcha leader and his shocking murder has sparked panic in the area, especially because it comes days after businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead.
