BJP MLA's nephew shot dead in Katihar, Bihar; Recently released from Jail

• Neeraj Paswan, nephew of BJP MLA, shot dead in Katihar, Bihar by unknown assailants
• Paswan, recently released from jail, was accused in the murder case of former mayor Shivraj Paswan
• The incident raises concerns about the prevailing law and order situation in Katihar and prompts police investigation

In Katihar, Bihar, the nephew of a BJP MLA, Neeraj Paswan, was fatally shot by unknown assailants. Neeraj Paswan, who had recently been released from jail, was ambushed by criminals on Wednesday morning near Sangram Sangh Driver Tola of Nagar police station area. The young man succumbed to his injuries on the spot, sparking an atmosphere of fear and panic in the vicinity.

The deceased, Neeraj Paswan, had a criminal background and was accused in the murder case of former Katihar Municipal Corporation Mayor Shivraj Paswan. Neeraj, who had recently obtained bail, was targeted by miscreants and killed. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter, amidst speculations about the involvement of arrested criminals. This incident resonates with the past murder case of former mayor Shivraj Paswan, further intensifying concerns about law and order in Katihar.