Patna: In a shocking incident of road rage in Bihar, Kunal Pratap son of a senior RJD MLA Birendra Sinha reportedly stabbed a youth for 'refusing' to let him overtake his car at Obra in Aurangabad district on Friday.
The victim identified as Pintu was rushed to a government hospital in Patna with multiple stab injuries. His condition is stated be critical.
Speaking to CNN-News18, RJD MLA Birendra Sinha rubbished all the charges against his son. He said, "My son was not involved in any stabbing incident. The youth slashed himself with a blade and now blaming my son Kunal for the injuries."
He said, "This is a political conspiracy to malign my image. I am confident that my son is innocent and let the police investigate the matter properly. Things will be clear soon."
Meanwhile, the incident sent ripples across the political fraternity in Bihar as opposition leaders termed the incident as return of 'Jungle Raj'. They also demanded stern action against Kunal.
Police sources said, the alleged accused was detained on Friday night for further examination. On Saturday morning a large number of the RJD supporters gathered at a police station in Obra reportedly to build a pressure to release RJD MLA's son Kunal.
The incident took place months after JDU legislator Manorama Devi's son Rocky Yadav shot dead a youth Aditya in Gaya for overtaking his care on May 7. Rocky intercepted his car killed him with his Italy-made Baretta pistol for his "audacity" to overtake his vehicle. He was later arrested from his hideout by the Bihar Police.
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