CBI begins probe into Bihar scribe’s murder, status report on Monday

According to sources, the CBI officials also questioned the six accused persons in the case who were arrested and are lodged in Siwan jail at present which includes Laddan Mian, the close aide of dreaded don Shahabuddin. The team has also met Rajdeo Ranjan’s wife and other family members in connection with the journalist’s killing.

According to sources, the CBI team is likely to file an initial status report in the case to the CBI headquarter on Monday following which further action will be taken. Interestingly, the Supreme Court will also hear the plea filed by Chanda Babu regarding cancellation of Shahabuddin’s bail on Monday.

The CBI has finally taken over the investigation into Siwan journalist Rajdeo Ranjan murder case which took place on May 13, this year. Couple of days after the brutal killing, the Bihar government had ordered for a CBI probe into the incident.

However, after a delay of almost four months, CBI has finally registered an FIR in the case and began investigations. The eight-member team on Friday reached Siwan and met local police which handed over the documents pertaining to the case to the CBI officials.

Two alleged sharp shooters of Shahabuddin, Kaif and Javed Mian, who are also allegedly involved in the murder of the journalist are absconding and out of police net. The Siwan police on Friday attached the property of Kaif in order to pressure him to come out of the hiding and surrender.