Patna: A heavy protest had been triggered in Siwan district of Bihar on Monday after a senior state BJP leader, Srikant Bharti was shot dead.
BJP leader Bharti was killed by unidentified men late on Sunday night when he was returning from a marriage party.
District police official said, “Hundreds of supporters of the murdered leader, mostly BJP local leaders and workers, blocked roads and burnt tyres. They also raised slogans against the state government.”
Police official said Bharti was a confidant of BJP MP from Siwan Om Prakash Yadav and tension prevailed in the area but the situation was brought under control as additional security forces were deployed.
Bureau Report
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