US EditionLawyer Shot in Patna by Unidentified Assailants, Dies During Treatment
PATNA, BIHAR, JUL 13 – Jitendra Kumar was the fourth victim in 24 hours amid rising violent crimes in Bihar, increasing concerns over law and order ahead of assembly elections.
- On Sunday, July 13, in Patna's Sultanganj area, lawyer Jitendra Kumar Mahto was fatally attacked by unknown gunmen in full view of the public.
- Mahto, who had not been actively practicing law for two years, was attacked as he was making his way home after visiting his usual tea spot, located approximately 300 meters from the police station.
- Following the shooting, locals rushed to the scene, alerted the police, and officers including SP Parichay Kumar and Atulesh Jha arrived to start an investigation with forensic experts and CCTV analysis.
- Three spent bullet casings were found at the scene, and SP Kumar reported that Jitendra was shot by unidentified gunmen while heading home after stopping for tea. Mahto later died from his wounds at PMCH hospital.
- The incident adds to a recent spate of shootings in Bihar, raising public fear and prompting authorities to pledge swift action and accountability within 24 hours.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
13 Articles
13 Articles
All
Left
2
Center
1
Right
5
Lawyer Shot Dead In Patna, 3rd Murder In Full Public View In A Week
A lawyer was shot dead on a road in full public view just 300 metres away from a police station in Bihar's capital Patna. This was the third brazen high-profile murder case in a week in the state where the assembly election is just months away.
·New Delhi, India
Read Full Article
Lawyer Shot Dead in Patna's Sultanganj in Brazen Attack, Series of Killings in Bihar Sparks Outrage
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In yet another appalling incident highlighting the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar, unidentified assailants gunned down a lawyer in Patna's Sultanganj area on Sunday, police said. India News | Lawyer Shot Dead in Patna's Sultanganj in Brazen Attack, Series of Killings in Bihar Sparks Outrage.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources13
Leaning Left2Leaning Right5Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Right
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Right
63% Right
L 25%
13%
R 63%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
