Patna: A senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shyam Sundar alias Munna Sharma, was fatally shot by three individuals on motorcycles in a brazen morning attack near Mangal Talab in the Patna City area.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the incident, which took place on Monday, was recorded by nearby CCTV cameras, capturing the moment Sharma was approached and shot at point-blank range by one of the assailants. The footage showed the attackers fleeing the scene immediately after the shooting.
Sharma, 55, served as the Mandal President for the BJP’s Patna City Chowk. His family reported that he had stepped out to find an auto when he was attacked, and his mobile phone was stolen. Local morning walkers discovered Sharma’s body and alerted the police. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities analyzing the CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.