Former BJP Kisan Morcha leader Surendra Kewat was shot dead in Punpun, Bihar, on Saturday night while working in the fields. This is the second high-profile killing in Patna in 15 days, sparking fresh political tensions across the state.
The police reported that Shinde grabbed the firearm from an officer while being transported in a police vehicle around 5:30 pm. A gunfight ensued, during which he was fatally shot.