Relief for Tejashwi as Bihar cops arrest 7 in ex-RJD Secy's murder; party slams CM Nitish

Days after ex-RJD state secretary Shakti Malik was murdered, Bihar Police has arrested 7 accused in case. Though RJD leaders and former CM Lalu Prasad Yadav's sons Tejashwi and Tej Pratap were named in initial statement by Shakti Malik's wife, Bihar Police on Wednesday said that out of 7 arrested, one of m has accepted that y have killed man. 

On October 4, three bike-borne men entered Malik's house in Purnia when he was sleeping and shot him in head killing him on spot. Malik's wife n named Tejashwi and Tej Pratap along with 5 ors. Additionally, a video in which Malik accused Tejashwi Yadav of seeking Rs 50 lakh as a donation to give him a party ticket to contest poll from Raniganj seat and threatening to eliminate him if he continues with his good work in constituency, went viral.

However, in a relief Tejashwi Yadav, Purnia Police arrested 7 or people. However, Tejashwi Yadav demanded a CBI probe in matter. RJD also thanked Purnia Police and said that despite "pressure from BJP-JDU, Police did t arrest those who are incent." Tejashwi also said that what worries him is fact that Nitish Kumar runs an oppressive regime. 

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Tejashwi writes to CM Nitish

Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday requested Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to recommend a CBI probe into case. According to him, his faith in rule of law was resolute despite being maligned by baseless comments of JD(U) spokespersons. In a letter addressed to Kumar, he lamented that JD(U) workers were casting aspersions on role of Bihar Police.

Lalu Prasad Yadav's son expressed willingness for murder probe to be handed over to any national or international ncy to ensure speedy justice for victim's family. Yadav also clarified that police can arrest him before filing of mination and call him for questioning. 

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