Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rajkumar Rai was fatally shot in Patna on Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 10 pm near Rajendra Nagar Terminal. Police sources indicate that the attackers were captured on CCTV footage, and an investigation is underway. Rai, who was politically active and involved in land dealings, succumbed to his injuries while en route to the hospital after being shot. Authorities are examining all possible angles in the case.
Patna East SP Parichay Kumar stated, “A person was shot in lane number seventeen in front of Rajendra Nagar Terminal. His name is being told as Rajkumar alias Ala Rai. Accused seen in CCTV footage. There may be other culprits as well. It is being told that this person was politically active and he also used to buy and sell land. So we are investigating every angle. Our entire police team is engaged in investigating this incident. This incident happened around 10 PM.”
Initial reports suggest that Rai was ambushed near his home. After being shot, he attempted to seek refuge in a nearby shop, but the assailants followed him inside, firing multiple rounds. One bullet struck the shop’s refrigerator, shattering its glass. Police arrived at the scene promptly and transported Rai to PMCH, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators recovered six shell casings from the site of the shooting.