RJD demands CBI probe to JD(U)-gangster nexus

Patna, Aug 14 (UNI) RJD today demanded a CBI probe in the alleged patronage being given by JD(U) president Rajeev Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh to notorious gangster Ashok Mahto, who was arrested yesterday.

RJD leader Shakeel Ahmad Khan claimed the gangster had given statement before the police that he used to frequently visit the residence of JD(U) leader Lalan Singh. Mr Khan also demanded immediate arrest of Mr Singh for having proximity and patronising the criminals.

He said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who never failed to claim that criminals were not being patronised during his regime, could not shirk from his responsibility after gamgster's admission of hobnobbing with JD(U) leader.

Mr Khan warned that his party would approach to the Governor and President of India if the state government failed to order CBI probe on the issue within 48 hours.

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