“NDA Ally Attacks Nitish Kumar After Journalist Shot Dead in Bihar’s Araria”

Chirag Paswan, the leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP). ANI

Following the fatal shooting of a journalist by unidentified criminals in Bihar’s Araria district, a member of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar government, accusing it of failing to ensure the safety of journalists and police in the state.
During a press conference, Chirag Paswan, the leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), stated, “They claim that democracy is being undermined, yet they themselves are incapable of protecting the foundations of democracy. In your state, Mr. Nitish Kumar, neither journalists nor the police are safe.”

Paswan expressed concerns about the government’s inability to protect journalists and police, suggesting that it raises questions about the safety of ordinary citizens in the state.
Earlier today, a local journalist named Vimal Kumar Yadav was fatally shot by unidentified criminals who entered his residence in Raniganj Bazar, Araria district, around 5:30 am.
“In the Raniganj Bazar area, journalist Vimal Kumar Yadav was killed by unidentified criminals… A post-mortem examination is being conducted, and the murder scene is being investigated with the assistance of a dog squad,” said Ashok Kumar Singh, the Superintendent of Police in Araria.
Singh confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and efforts to apprehend the culprits are underway.
Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar described the incident as unfortunate and stated, “It’s an unfortunate incident… I have instructed the authorities to thoroughly investigate it.”
With inputs from news agencies