MLA survives attack on life

Bettiah, Jan 28 (UNI) Former minister and RJD MLA from Dhanha constituency Rajesh Singh tonight survived an attack on his life engineered by notorious gang of Basudeo and Bangshi Yadav.

Police sources said that the gang opened fire on the MLA at Jhakraha block area in Gondak diara of West Champaran district.

The securitymen escorting the leader retaliated and the criminals managed to escape under cover of darkness following a fierce exchange of fire, sources added.

Police reinforcements was rushed and combing operation has been launched to nab the criminals.

UNI