Mangal Raj and rule of law in Bihar: Nitish

May 25, 2016 01:41

Amid Opposition's claim that 'Jungle Raj' has returned in Bihar in view of alleged spurt in crime in the recent past, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today used latest crime figures to assert there is 'Mangal Raj' and 'rule of law' in the state.

"People say there is Jungle Raj in Bihar. But, there is Mangal Raj and rule of law in Bihar. Action is being taken in all cases of murders. Guilty, whoever he or she may be, will not be spared at any cost," Kumar said while addressing a programme on prohibition organised by members of Jeevika society at the Polo Ground at Munger.

Citing latest crime figures compiled up to May 23, Kumar tried to blunt opposition claims of rise in crime graph saying the crime rate has gone down following imposition of total prohibition in the state. "Bihar has witnessed a decline in various types of crimes following the imposition of prohibition.

There is a decline of 39 per cent in murder cases, while incidents of dacoity has dropped by 54 per cent, loot by 25 per cent and ransom by 71 per cent," Kumar said.

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