Bihar News: 7 Murders In 36 Hours Raise Serious Questions On Law And Order Under Nitish Govt

Bihar’s deteriorating law and order situation has once again come under scrutiny after a shocking spree of violence. In the last 36 hours alone, the state has witnessed seven murders, intensifying opposition attacks on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s government. The latest incidents include the broad daylight killing of advocate Jitendra Mehto in Patna City and the fatal shooting of a government teacher, Santosh Ray, in Chapra. Both cases are under investigation with police relying on CCTV footage, but no major breakthroughs have been reported.Further, in Hajipur, a youth named Mittu Kumar was shot in the leg, and chilling CCTV footage of the assault has surfaced. Victims and their families are living in fear, as local residents voice concern over the administration’s apparent failure to curb such crimes.In a separate video, Waseem Khan has alleged a conspiracy against his life, adding to the climate of insecurity. July alone has recorded 19 murders in just 14 days, painting a grim picture of rising crime.Opposition leaders, especially from RJD, are calling it 'Mahajungle Raj,' while the ruling side insists that police action is underway. However, the public sentiment suggests growing frustration with Bihar’s collapsing security environment.

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