Mahadangal: Bihar's Rising Crime Wave and Lawlessness: The Challenge for Nitish Kumar's Government | ABP NEWS

As Bihar heads towards the Legislative Assembly elections in just four months, the state’s law and order situation has become a central issue. The Nitish Kumar-led government is facing intense criticism over rising crime, with the opposition accusing the administration of failing to control lawlessness. A recent high-profile murder in Patna has intensified these concerns. Gopal Khemka, a prominent businessman, was gunned down in a posh area, but police only arrived at the scene two hours later, despite the nearby police station. Over 40 hours have passed, yet no arrests have been made, raising suspicions about the efficiency of the authorities. This incident is not isolated. Bihar has witnessed a spate of violent crimes, with 16 murders reported in Patna alone this year. Opposition leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav, have been quick to accuse Nitish Kumar’s government of enabling "Jungle Raj," reminiscent of the period under Lalu Prasad Yadav. With the state's crime rate soaring, questions are mounting: Why is the Nitish government so ineffective? Despite forming an SIT to investigate the Khemka murder, the public remains skeptical about the government's ability to control crime. As the elections draw near, the spotlight is on the administration's failure to restore law and order.

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