Hindu priest shot dead in Gopalganj, Bihar.
Hindu priest shot dead in Gopalganj, Bihar.
Hindu Priest Killed: A case of shooting and killing of a priest has come to light in Gopalganj, Bihar. After killing the priest, the killers also took out both his eyes. When the dead body of the priest was found, the local people created a ruckus on NH-27. They set fire and also pelted stones at the police. During this period two policemen were injured. Besides, a police vehicle has also been vandalized. During this time the police also had to do aerial firing. At present, Sadar SDPO Pranjal has reached the spot and is trying to convince the angry people.
Priest missing from temple six days ago
The matter is of Danapur village of Manjha police station area. Manoj Kumar, who lived here, was a priest in the Shiva temple, one kilometer away from his house in the village itself. About six days ago, he went from home to the temple to worship and suddenly disappeared. Even after a long search, when no trace of the missing priest was found, the police was informed. Police registered the case and started investigation but could not find any clue.
Priest’s body found lying in the bushes of the village
After the body of missing priest Manoj was found lying in the bushes of the village on Saturday, a large number of villagers gathered and started creating ruckus, accusing the police of negligence. Angry people allege that the murder took place due to police negligence. Let us tell you that priest Manoj Kumar was murdered in a very brutal manner. After shooting the priest, the criminals took out both his eyes and also cut off his private parts. Who are the murderers and over what dispute the heinous murder was carried out has not been revealed yet.
Police appeared helpless in front of people’s anger
Ashok Kumar Sah, brother of priest Manoj Kumar, is a former chief and former divisional president of BJP. There is anger among the people after the brutal murder of the priest. The police seem helpless in the face of people’s anger. However, after stones were pelted at the police, the police brought the situation under control by firing in the air.
BJP criticized the incident
Meanwhile, BJP has termed the incident as ‘return of jungle raj’ in Bihar. National spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala posted on X that there is no longer Nitish Raj in Bihar but Jungle Raj. In Gopalganj, the priest was murdered in ISIS style, shot dead, eyes gouged out, private parts damaged. He questioned who is safe in Bihar, neither the Sadhu, nor the police, nor the common man.
