Patna, April 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): Dalit leader, Rakesh Paswan, was shot dead in his house in Hajipur city of the Indian state of Bihar. The incident took place on Thursday evening when Rakesh Paswan, National Organisation Secretary of Dalit Sena, was busy with preparations for Ambedkar Jayanti in the Panchdhamiya area of the city. Ambedkar Jayanti is observed on 14 April in India to commemorate the memory of B. R. Ambedkar, Indian politician and social reformer belonging to the Dalit community.
Reports said that four men arrived at his house and touched his feet before opening fire on him, killing him on the spot. The killing triggered massive protests by his supporter and relatives. Later, massive police force reached the spot to control the situation.
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