According to police, Rajkumar Rai was involved in land-related businesses.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rajkumar Rai alias Allah Rai was allegedly shot dead by two unidentified men on Wednesday night in Patna.
The incident took place at Munnachak area of Chitragupta and came months before the state assembly elections. According to sources, Rai was expected to contest the polls from Raghopur assembly constituency.
Police said a detailed investigation is underway but prima facie, a land dispute appeared to be the reason behind the attack. Rai was involved in land-related businesses.
On learning about the incident, a police team rushed Rai to the hospital where doctors declared him dead.
Six catridges were recovered from the spot. CCTV footage obtained from the area showed the accused carrying out the crime before fleeing the spot and efforts are on to arrest them, Patna Eastern Superintendent of Police Parichay Kumar said.
A forensic team visited the spot for collection of evidence.
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