Janata Dal-United (JDU) leader Kailash Mahto was shot dead in Katihar, the police said on Friday, April 28, 2023.
"We have started an investigation and the accused will be arrested soon. Around 4-5 round of firing was done. Further details can only be given after post-mortem", Om Prakash, SDPO, Katihar said.
According to the police, the incident took place in Katihar's Barari Police Station area.
Further details on the matter are awaited.