Yusuf, the nephew of former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Member of Parliament Mohammad Shahabuddin was reportedly shot dead in Siwan, late on Friday, February 1.
#Bihar: Yusuf, nephew of former RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin shot dead in Siwan yesterday night pic.twitter.com/qqY59Mt7Cm
— ANI (@ANI) February 2, 2019
Jansatta reported that Yusuf was shot by unknown assailants who fled the scene after shooting him. A police investigation pertaining to the matter is currently ongoing and the Superintendent of Police (SP) Naveen Chandra Jha said that they’re conducting raids to identify the shooters, and their motives.
Following the news of his death spreading, the atmosphere in Siwan had become tense on Friday and police forces had been deployed to counter any possible escalation in the situation.