Bihar: Gunfire Sparks Chaos At Event Hosted By Ex-Deputy CM Tarkishore Prasad, Accused Held

An incident of firing occurred earlier today at an event hosted by former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad in Madhepura, causing panic and commotion.

Gunfire erupted at an event in Madhepura, Bihar, causing chaos and panic among attendees.

Chaos erupted at an event hosted by former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and prominent BJP leader Tarkishore Prasad held in Madhepura on Sunday (June 25), as an incident of firing took place, causing panic and commotion, news agency ANI reported while sharing the video of the same. 

The video has disturbing visuals. Viewer discretion is advised.

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The accused in the shooting incident, had a financial dispute with Sanjay Kumar Bhagat, the victim who sustained a gunshot wound, according to the official statement released by the police. The altercation unfolded when Bhagat approached Nirala to collect a debt owed to him.

Escalating the confrontation, Nirala discharged a round from his licensed pistol, resulting in Bhagat being struck in the waist by a bullet. The authorities swiftly apprehended Nirala, and measures are underway to revoke the license for his firearm, the report said. 

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Earlier on Friday, Tarkishore Prasad had accused Lalu Prasad of deceiving Nitish Kumar with false promises of the prime ministerial position. Prasad alleged that Lalu Prasad had cunningly suggested the idea of convening an Opposition meeting under the pretext of supporting Nitish Kumar's candidacy for the Prime Minister's role.

However, Prasad claimed that Lalu Prasad's true motive is to secure his son, Tejashwi Yadav, as the Prime Minister instead.

Tarkishore Prasad said, "Lalu Prasad has tricked Nitish Kumar by saying that he can become the Prime Minister. That is why he emphasized the need to call for an Opposition meeting. The real agenda of Lalu Prasad Yadav is to make his son Tejashwi Yadav the Prime Minister," he was quoted as saying by ANI. 

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