Patna, April 16 (IANS) A delegation of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Thursday met Bihar Director General of Police Vinay Kumar, seeking justice for the family of Jagatveer Rai in connection with an alleged killing in Muzaffarpur district.

A six-member delegation led by RJD state president Mangani Lal Mandal submitted details of the case and urged swift and impartial action.

The case pertains to the alleged murder of Jagatveer Rai, son of Bhola Rai, reportedly involving the Station House Officer (SHO) of Gaighat Police Station in Chornia village.

The delegation also submitted a copy of a letter addressed to the DGP, containing findings and observations gathered by Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav during his visit to the incident site on March 25, 2026.

DGP Vinay Kumar acknowledged receipt of the communication and assured the delegation that the matter is being treated with utmost seriousness.

He confirmed that a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has already examined the firearm of the accused SHO, and that a murder case has been registered against him.

The DGP further said that the investigation is ongoing, and that key reports, including forensic findings and supporting evidence, are awaited.

He emphasised that the administration is committed to ensuring justice and that no accused will be allowed to evade the law.

The delegation included Uday Narayan Chaudhary, National Vice President of RJD; Alakh Niranjan alias Binu Yadav, National General Secretary; Dr Tanveer Hasan, State Vice President; Ranvijay Sahu, State Principal General Secretary; Niranjan Rai, former MLA from Gaighat Assembly constituency; Ramesh Gupta, District President, Muzaffarpur; and Mohd. Ejaz Ahmed, State Spokesperson.

The incident occurred in Chornia village under the Gaighat police station area in the third week of March this year, when a police team had gone to arrest an accused in a case related to the POCSO Act.

A violent clash broke out between villagers and police, during which several police personnel were injured and government vehicles were damaged.

Amid the chaos, Jagatveer Rai lost his life due to a gunshot wound, triggering widespread tension in the region.

The victim’s family has alleged that the then Station House Officer deliberately shot him.

However, the police maintain that the firing was done in self-defence following a life-threatening attack by the mob.

–IANS

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