One person has been detained for the death of Janata Dal (United) leader Kailash Mahto on Friday, Katihar Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar said.
The SP said, “Son of Farzana Khatoon, Binodpur Panchayat head of Rautara, Salim was stabbed to death. One of the accused in the matter, Mohammad Jalil, was arrested. A search is on for other accused. The body is being sent for autopsy.”
Janata Dal-United (JDU) leader Kailash Mahto was shot dead in Katihar on Friday, police said.
“We have started investigation and the accused will be arrested soon. About 4-5 shots were fired. Further details can be given only after post-mortem,” Om Prakash, SDPO, Katihar told. According to the police, the incident took place in Katihar’s Barari police station area.