Patna, April 25 -- A youth leader from Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United (JDU) was shot dead on April 24 when he was returning from a wedding function in Patna, said police. In the firing that ensued late at night, another person accompanying Saurabh Kumar, identified as Munmun, was hit thrice and sustained injuries.

The JD(U) leader was reportedly shot twice in his head by four men on bikes. Both the victims were rushed to a hospital where doctors declared Saurabh Kumar dead on arrival, while Munmun was admitted in a serious condition.

Over the incident, JDU leader Abhishek Jha said, "This was an extremely unfortunate, condemnable and sad incident. Our condolences to the bereaved family." He added, "A police team has been deployed at hi...