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Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
19-yr-old arrested in BJP supporter murder case
Patna: A 19-year-old man was arrested here on Wednesday in connection with the murder of BJP supporter Surendra Kewat. Police also recovered a country-made pistol and live ammunition from the possession of Ratan Kumar. Police are conducting raids to arrest the other suspects. Kewat was shot dead at Sheikhpura village under Pipra police station of Patna district while he was irrigating his field on July 12. Four assailants had arrived on two motorcycles, and fired multiple rounds at Kewat, before fleeing the scene. According to the police, during interrogation, arrested suspect Ratan confessed to accepting a contract killing deal worth Rs 2 lakh, of which he received only Rs 2,000 as an advance payment. City superintendent of police (east) Parichay Kumar said Ratan had fled to Deoghar after the incident, even as the suspect denied the claim. "According to Ratan's statement, the murder was motivated by local political rivalries. The victim was a vocal local leader whose activism and involvement in panchayat politics apparently troubled his opponents," said the SP. The victim's wife, Munni Devi, had filed a complaint at Pipra police station against one Ranjit Paswan and former mukhiya Jai Prakash Paswan, naming them as conspirators.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BJP leader shot dead in Patna, days after businessman Gopal Khemka's murder
A week after the shocking murder of businessman Gopal Khemka, Bihar's Patna has witnessed another chilling crime with the shooting of BJP leader Surendra Kewat in Sheikhpura village. Kewat was shot dead by bike-borne assailants near his farm along the Bihta–Sarmera State Highway. Week after businessman Gopal Khemka's murder, a BJP leader was gunned down near his field in Bihar's Patna (File photo of Gopal Khemka) The 52-year-old was shot four times by bike-borne attackers in Sheikhpura village under the jurisdiction of Peepra police station, according to a Live Hindustan report. He was rushed to AIIMS Patna by his family, but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. According to officials cited by the Hindi daily, after dinner, Kewat rode his bike to a cabin near his field along the Bihta–Sarmera State Highway-78 to switch off a water pump as irrigation work was underway. It was while he was returning that two bike-borne men started firing. According to eyewitnesses cited in the Live Hindustan report, the assailants fled the scene after shooting Kewat at close range. Station House Officer (SHO) RK Pal told the newspaper that 'two criminals on a motorcycle carried out the crime. " He added that police have begun investigating the case. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and the police are scanning CCTV footage from surrounding areas. Officials are also using technical surveillance to identify the suspects. The second high-profile murder in Patna within a week According to the report, Surendra Kewat was known locally as a veterinarian and farmer. He lived with his family in Sheikhpura village and was a BJP functionary in the Punpun block. Although he held no formal position in the party, he remained politically active. This is the second shocking killing in Patna in just over a week. Earlier, businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead outside his home in the city near Gandhi Maidan. Tejashwi Yadav attacks Bihar government Former deputy chief minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday questioned chief minister Nitish Kumar and his cabinet over the deteriorating law and order in Patna. The RJD leader said in a post on 'X', 'And now, a BJP leader shot dead in Patna! What to say, and to whom? Is anyone in the NDA government willing to listen to the truth or admit their mistakes?' He further intensified the attack on Nitish Kumar, saying, 'Everyone knows about the CM's health, but what are the two useless BJP deputy chief ministers doing? No statement from the corrupt Bhunja-DK party?'
Hans India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP leader's murder: RJD slams Nitish govt, NDA assures strict action against culprits
The political temperature in Bihar soared on Sunday after BJP leader and former Kisan Morcha functionary Surendra Kewat was shot dead on Patna's outskirts, intensifying criticism of the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government over "spiralling" crime in the state. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, led the charge, calling out the state administration's alleged failure to curb growing violence. Taking to the social media platform X, Tejashwi wrote in Hindi (loosely translated as), "And now, a BJP leader shot dead in Patna! What to say, and to whom? Is there anyone in the NDA government willing to listen to the truth or admit their mistakes?" "Everyone knows about the CM's health, but what are the two useless BJP deputy chief ministers doing?" he added, accusing the NDA of leadership vacuum and governance failures in the state. According to police officer Kanhaiya Singh, two motorcycle-borne men gunned down Kewat when he was working in his fields. "Kewat was rushed to AIIMS, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment," Singh said. An investigation has been launched, and raids are being conducted to nab the attackers. Kewat's murder adds to a string of recent violent crimes in the state capital, including the high-profile killings of businessman Gopal Khemka, sand trader Ramakant Yadav, and most recently, Vikram Jha -- the owner of Trishna Mart -- who was gunned down in the Zakariapur area. Reacting to the incidents, RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha told IANS, "Every other day, the law and order situation in Bihar is worsening. There's either a murder or a rape. What have they turned Bihar into? Bihar is on autopilot mode, and turbulence has become normal here." While the Opposition mounted a scathing attack, the ruling parties defended the government's record. Speaking to IANS, BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said, "Law and order is maintained in Bihar. There is good governance under Nitish Kumar. The culprits in today's incident will meet the same fate as those behind Gopal Khemka's murder. Tejashwi Yadav should avoid speaking on such topics, especially considering how, under RJD, police, government, and criminals worked together." JD(U) spokesperson Neeraj Kumar, acknowledging the incident, added, "No one is denying the crime occurred, but appropriate action will be taken. Data from the National Crime Records Bureau shows crime has reduced in Bihar, including murder rates. The government is committed to bringing culprits to justice." However, RJD national spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari dismissed these claims and told IANS, "Every day, every time one murder or other is being committed across the state. Every day, several are being killed. Nitish Kumar has lost his senses. Tejaswi Yadav is repeatedly questioning the government over the rising crime, but there is no answer." "There is anarchy in Bihar. The jungle raj is at its peak. The criminals are not afraid of anything, and they are committing crimes anywhere they want. Nitish Kumar's power has vanished," he added.
Hans India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP leader shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Patna
Patna, July 13: In yet another brazen killing that has rocked Bihar's capital, BJP leader and former Kisan Morcha functionary Surendra Kewat was shot dead by two unidentified assailants while working in his fields, police confirmed on Sunday. The incident comes just days after the shocking murder of businessman Gopal Khemka outside his home. According to police officer Kanhaiya Singh, Kewat was shot by two men on a motorcycle. "Surendra was working in the fields when unidentified men shot him dead. He was rushed to AIIMS, but he succumbed to his injuries during treatment," Singh told reporters. The police said the statements of Kewat's family members and other relatives have been recorded, and efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the culprits. Forensic teams have been deployed to the crime scene, and multiple raids are being conducted in and around Patna to nab the absconding shooters. The murder has triggered a fresh political storm in Bihar, with Opposition leaders blaming the NDA government for the rising crime graph. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, lashed out at the state administration over the successive killings. Taking to X, Yadav wrote in Hindi (loosely translated), "And now, a BJP leader shot dead in Patna! What to say, and to whom? Is there anyone in the NDA government willing to listen to the truth or admit their mistakes?" "Everyone knows about the CM's health, but what are the two useless BJP deputy chief ministers doing?" he added, accusing the NDA of leadership vacuum and governance failures in the state. In a redux of prominent businessman Gopal Khemka and sand trader Ramakant Yadav's murder a few days ago, a trader from Patna, Vikram Jha, owner of Trishna Mart, was gunned down in a late-night incident in the Zakariapur area under Ram Krishna Nagar Police Station limits on Friday. In recent days, high-profile cases have raised safety concerns in the city. After the Gopal Khemka murder case, there was a deadly attack on sand trader Ramakant Yadav, and most recently, trader Vikram Jha was also gunned down in a late-night incident.
India Today
07-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Sensex ends flat, Nifty below 25,500; HUL gains 3%
Benchmark stock market indices closed flat on Monday, as investors traded cautiously given the uncertainty due to Trump tariffs which kept the markets S&P BSE Sensex closed 9.61 points higher at 83,442.50, while the NSE Nifty remained flat to end below 25, Kewat, Technical and Derivatives Analyst, Ashika Institutional Equity said that investors remained cautious ahead of the anticipated U.S. tariff "Market participants appeared reluctant to take aggressive positions, keeping the broader index range-bound. The sentiment was further dampened by global uncertainty, prompting a defensive approach across key sectors," he Unilever topped the gainers with a 3.01% surge, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank up 1.07%. Trent rose 0.94%, Reliance gained 0.90%, and ITC climbed 0.87%.Bharat Electronics fell the most at 2.46%, followed by Tech Mahindra down 1.83%. UltraTech Cement dropped 1.28%, Maruti Suzuki declined 1.07%, and Eicher Motors slipped 1.00%.- Ends
