Patna, (Bihar Times): The special public prosecutor of Begusarai in the famous Rami Singh murder case, Ran Naresh Sharma, 55, was shot dead by some unidentified criminals at his residence in Pokharia locality of Begusarai district on Thursday evening. The incident sent shock waves in the town as Sharma was appointed as SPP by none else but the chief minister, Nitish Kumar, who also holds the law portfolio.

According to the police some unidentified criminals knocked at his residence on Thursday evening. As he opened the door the criminals pumped bullets into his body. He was rushed to the hospital where the doctors declared him dead. They later sped away on their motor-cycle.

It needs to be mentioned that the Lok Janshakti Party member of Parliament, Suraj Bhan Singh, is an accused in the Rami Singh murder case. According to the superintendent of police, Amit Lodha, a manhunt is on to nab the criminals involved in the killing.

A shock chief minister ordered a high-level probe by two-member committee comprising ADG (Headquarters), Abhayanand, and IG (CID), Rajesh Ranjan. Nitish also held a high-level meeting with senior officials, which included home secretary, Afzal Amanullah, and director general of police, Ashish Ranjan Sinha, to assess the situation. The state government also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the family members of Sharma.

The incident brought lawyers to the streets of Begusarai. They demanded high-level probe into the matter and immediate arrest of the criminals. It needs to be mentioned that Suraj Bhan has a running battle for supremacy with the state Janata Dal (United) president and MP, Lallan Singh.

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