Bihar: BJP MP Ram Kripal Yadav's Convoy Attacked In Patna, Police Launch Probe

BJP MP Ram Kripal Yadav's convoy was attacked by unidentified assailants in Patna, resulting in injuries to his workers. The police have launched an investigation and identified nine suspects.

BJP candidate from Patliputra seat Ram Kripal Yadav during a roadshow for Lok Sabha elections, at Danapur in Patna district, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Source : PTI

BJP MP and Patliputra constituency candidate Ram Kripal Yadav's convoy was attacked by unidentified assailants on Saturday evening in Masoodi, Patna district of Bihar. As per initial inputs, Ram Kripal Yadav was visiting Masaurhi to see an injured worker when two unidentified individuals fired shots in the air. The incident reportedly occurred in front of Ram Kripal near Tineri village in Masaurhi.

The police launched an investigation soon after the firing.

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Criticising the incident, BJP OBC Morcha's National General Secretary Dr. Nikhil Anand described the attack on Ram Kripal Yadav as a premeditated conspiracy, emphasising that while ideological differences are acceptable in politics, resorting to such violent measures to eliminate political opponents is utterly condemnable.

He lamented the dangerous escalation of political disagreements into physical attacks and called for a thorough investigation, urging that those responsible for this incident must be punished.

Bihar News: Nine Suspects Named In FIR, Police Conduct Raids

Concerning this event, Bharat Soni, the Superintendent of Police for Patna East City, stated that they received information near Tineri village along the Patna-Jehanabad road regarding an attack on Ram Kripal Yadav's convoy, resulting in injuries to his workers. Ram Kripal Yadav has submitted a formal complaint, and based on that, the authorities are proceeding with the probe.

The individuals identified as suspects are being traced, and police are conducting raids at their suspected hideouts.

Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajiv Mishra confirmed that an FIR has been registered based on Yadav's complaint. Nine individuals have been named as suspects. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM, well after the peaceful conclusion of voting at 6 PM. The EVMs were securely transported prior to the attack.