Ex-MLA deposes in Ajit Sarkar murder case

Patna, Jun 02 (UNI) A former MLA of Banmankhi Assembly Constituency of Bihar Jaikant Paswan deposed in a local Sessions Court here today as a defence witness in much-hyped CPI (M) leader Ajit Sarkar murder case.

While deposing before the Additional District and Sessions judge of Patna B.M.Srivastava, the former legislator Mr Paswan said that RJD MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav and slain leader Ajit Sarkar maintained a good relation. Mr Paswan was produced by Mr Yadav in court as 25th defence witness. Another defence witness Rajiv Kumar Choudhry was also examined in the case today.

CPI (M) leader and MLA Ajit Sarkar was shot dead at Purnea on June 14, 1998. RJD MP Mr Yadav and former MLA Rajan Tiwary were among the accused facing the trial.

MP Mr Yadav is currently lodged in Tihar jail of Delhi in this case by an order of Supereme Court. Mr Yadav was produced in the court during the hearing through video conferencing system.

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