RTI activist who unearthed several scams shot dead in Bihar

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A Right to Information (RTI) activist, who exposed several scams in LIC, recruitment of school teachers and financial irregularities in welfare schemes and development works in Bihar, was shot dead on Tuesday.

Rajender Singh was attacked by motorcycle-borne attackers near Matganvari chowk in Motihari in East Champaran district, said police official Abhisek Ranjan. He reportedly died on the spot.

According to media reports, Singh was also responsible for unearthing misuse of funds meant for construction of toilets and homes under Indira Awas Yojna.

Media reports suggest that he had sought security from police, claiming that there was threat to his life.

In the wake of the murder, the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal targetted Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of failing to maintain the law and order situation in the state.

(With IANS inputs)

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