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BJP mandal chief Uma Bhushan Tanti shot dead in BaghLpur, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 02:33 PM
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Bihar's BaghLpur witnessed the killing of BJP district president Uma Bhushan Tanti, who was shot near his head in the Kutubganj locality. The incident is linked to a dispute over a donation for a Kali Puja ceremony.
A senior BJP functionary, Uma Bhushan Tanti, who served as the mandal president for the party in BaghLpur, was shot dead on Saturday. The attack occurred in the Kutubganj area of the Barangaj police jurisdiction, with the bullet striking close to his head.
Local police have opened a murder investigation and are gathering evidence from the scene. Preliminary reports suggest that the motive may be tied to a disagreement over a monetary contribution intended for a Kali Puja celebration, a matter that had reportedly caused tension among community members.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of any suspects or whether any arrests have been made. The incident has heightened concerns about political violence in the region, prompting calls for swift justice and heightened security for public representatives.
The BJP has condemned the killing and announced that it will cooperate fully with law‑enforcement agencies. Community leaders have urged calm and requested that the dispute be resolved through legal channels rather than violence.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.
Local police have opened a murder investigation and are gathering evidence from the scene. Preliminary reports suggest that the motive may be tied to a disagreement over a monetary contribution intended for a Kali Puja celebration, a matter that had reportedly caused tension among community members.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of any suspects or whether any arrests have been made. The incident has heightened concerns about political violence in the region, prompting calls for swift justice and heightened security for public representatives.
The BJP has condemned the killing and announced that it will cooperate fully with law‑enforcement agencies. Community leaders have urged calm and requested that the dispute be resolved through legal channels rather than violence.
Further details are expected as the investigation progresses, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.