Jitan Sahani, father of VIP chief Mukesh Sahani, found murdered at his home in Jirat village, Darbhanga district, Bihar.
The body was mutilated, indicating a sharp weapon was used.
Initial Investigation:
Police suggest the motive was theft, as several objects were scattered in the house.
Evidence implies the victim was murdered for resisting the theft.
Police Actions:
Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Manish Chandra Choudhary confirmed the murder and ongoing investigation.
Darbhanga Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jagannath Reddy formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case.
Statements and Reactions:
Bihar Transport Department Minister Sheela Mandal visited the crime scene.
Mukesh Sahani was in Mumbai at the time and rushed to Bihar upon hearing the news.
BJP Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary called the incident unfortunate and promised strict action against the perpetrators.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan condemned the murder, offering condolences and assuring appropriate action against the criminals.
RLM president Upendra Kushwaha expressed deep sorrow and urged the Chief Minister to ensure justice.
Political Context:
Mukesh Sahani, known as the ‘Son of Mallah,’ has significant influence over the Mallah (boatmen) vote bank in Bihar.
Sahani’s political journey included alliances with Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and the NDA.
Despite losing his assembly seat in 2020, he became a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) and a minister.
Opposition’s Response:
RJD spokesperson Shakti Yadav criticized the State government for failing law and order, highlighting frequent murder incidents in Bihar.
Jitan Sahani, the father of VIP party chief Mukesh Sahani, was found murdered in his Darbhanga residence on Tuesday.
Jitan’s mutilated body was found on the bed this morning. The district police reached the crime scene and are currently investigating the matter. The reason for the murder has yet to be ascertained.
“We are conducting a thorough investigation, senior officers have also reached the spot, we are investigating it from every angle,” local police said.
