Patna: In Bihar, two persons have been arrested in connection with killing of state BJP Vice President Visheshwar Ojha. An FIR has been lodged against eight persons. The BJP has called bandh in Shahabad region in protest against killing. Visheshwar Ojha was yesterday shot dead by unidentified assailant at Sonbarsa village under Shahpur police station of Bhojpur district.

Meanwhile, an arrest warrant has been issued against RJD MLA from Nawada assembly constituency in connection with alleged rape and abduction of a minor girl. DIG Police Shalin said that the victim identified the MLA, who belongs to Nalanda district. An FIR has been registered in this regard. A manhunt has been launched to nab the MLA.