CBI will take over probe into the murder of Ranvir Sena founder Brahmeshwar Mukhia who was shot dead in Bihar; authorities detain a suspect from Jamshedpur.
Ranvir Sena founder Brahmeshwar Singh, who formed an organisation for rights of farmers after release from nine years in jail, had 22 different cases relating to murder of nearly 277 people against his name.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi has requested people not to politicise the murder of Ranvir Sena founder Brahmeshwar Mukhia, and has called for calm in the state assuring strict action against those responsible for the heinous crime.
Police impose curfew and shoot-at-sight orders in Ara to prevent the latest spate of violence from escalating into caste wars, following the death of Ranvir Sena founder Brahmeshwar Mukhiya.
Brahmeshwar Singh, founder of Ranvir Sena, was shot dead around 4 am in Arrah by two motor-cycle born shooters while on his morning walk. Ranvir Sena supporters go on a rampage following the incident.