The Bihar police has begun an inquiry into the murder of BJP MLA Raj Kishore Keshari. AIR Patna correspondent reports that the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Purnea is personally supervising the murder case.

Four times MLA Raj Kishore Keshri, was stabbed to death by a woman at his residence in Purnea on Tuesday. The woman, identified as Rupam Pathak, has been arrested. The slain Raj Kishore Keshari was an MLA of Purnea sadar.

The State Director General of Police Neelmani told AIR that the Superintendent of police of Purnea has been instructed to file a chargesheet within three days and conduct speedy trial of the accused Rupam Pathak, facing charges of killing of MLA, Raj kishor Keshari.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed the Director General of police to thoroughly review the security of all legislators. Mr. Kumar also ordered the DGP to ensure frisking of visitors of the legislators. The Chief Minister also appealed to the people and assured the supporters of Kesahri in Purnea to maintain peace as the guilty would soon be brought to justice.

The cremation of the slain MLA would take place with full State honours on Wednesday in Purnea.

The Bihar police has begun an inquiry into the murder of BJP MLA Raj Kishore Keshari. AIR Patna correspondent reports that the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Purnea is personally supervising the murder case.

Four times MLA Raj Kishore Keshri, was stabbed to death by a woman at his residence in Purnea on Tuesday. The woman, identified as Rupam Pathak, has been arrested. The slain Raj Kishore Keshari was an MLA of Purnea sadar.

The State Director General of Police Neelmani told AIR that the Superintendent of police of Purnea has been instructed to file a chargesheet within three days and conduct speedy trial of the accused Rupam Pathak, facing charges of killing of MLA, Raj kishor Keshari.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed the Director General of police to thoroughly review the security of all legislators. Mr. Kumar also ordered the DGP to ensure frisking of visitors of the legislators. The Chief Minister also appealed to the people and assured the supporters of Kesahri in Purnea to maintain peace as the guilty would soon be brought to justice.

The cremation of the slain MLA would take place with full State honours on Wednesday in Purnea.