Suspect in Bihar Nagar Parishad Officer Murder Killed in Police Encounter
Bihar: Main suspect in nagar parishad EO murder killed in police encounter
Hindustan Times
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Ram Dhani Yadav, the main suspect in the murder of Sultanganj Nagar Parishad executive officer Krishna Bhushan Prasad, was killed in a police encounter while attempting to recover the weapon used in the crime. The incident occurred during a violent attack on officials, leaving Prasad dead and chairman Raj Kumar Guddu critically injured.
- 01Ram Dhani Yadav was the prime suspect in the murder of Krishna Bhushan Prasad.
- 02The police encounter occurred while attempting to recover the crime weapon.
- 03Yadav's associates opened fire during the police operation, leading to his death.
- 04The violent attack on officials was motivated by a dispute over a tender.
- 05Three police officers were injured during the encounter.
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Ram Dhani Yadav, aged 52, was killed in a police encounter on Wednesday in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, while being taken to recover the firearm used in the murder of Krishna Bhushan Prasad, the executive officer of the Sultanganj Nagar Parishad (SNP). The violent incident occurred during a meeting where three masked assailants opened fire, resulting in Prasad's death and leaving SNP chairman Raj Kumar Guddu critically injured at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital. Following the attack, Yadav, who had a criminal background, was identified as the prime suspect due to a dispute over a tender he sought from the SNP. During the police operation, Yadav's aides attempted to free him, leading to a shootout with officers. He was injured in the exchange and later died in the hospital. Three police officers were also injured in the confrontation.
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This incident highlights ongoing violence and criminal activity affecting local governance in Bihar, raising concerns about safety for public officials.
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