JD seeks CBI probe into Paswan attack

NEW DELHI, APRIL 16: The Janata Dal on Friday sought a CBI inquiry into the quot;attempt to murderquot; party leader Ram Vilas Paswan in Bihar last week.

In a letter to President K R Narayanan, JD secretary general Bapu Kaldate said though Paswan8217;s vehicle vikas rath8217; was attacked on April 10, the State Government had not taken any action so far.

He claimed that the law and order situation in the State had worsened and more cases of political murders and attempts to murder were coming to light.

Kaldate also requested the President to direct the Union Home Minister to take serious note of the situation in Bihar and take immediate remedial action including a CBI inquiry.