RSS Worker Shot Dead in Dhanbad, Relatives Demand Prompt Action Against Perpetrators

A member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Gram Raksha Dal was brutally shot dead in the Dhanbad district, triggering widespread anger among locals.

DHANBAD – An RSS worker identified as Shankar Prasad was brutally murdered late Tuesday night in Dhanbad district. According to reports, the assailants fired six bullets at him.

This shocking incident took place in Duma village under the East Tundi police station area of the district. The police have since sent the body for postmortem and an investigation is underway.

Prasad, a social worker and member of the Gram Raksha Dal, was also known for his association with the Sangh for over three decades. Apart from serving as a village guard in Shahrapura, he was the District Working Head of the Dhanbad District Vanvasi Kalyan Kendra.

His relatives suggest that his work had created enemies, as he frequently reported suspicious activities to the police.

They believe he was specifically targeted and demand swift action against the culprits.

They further warned of protests, from the road to the house, if they perceive police to be lax in their investigation.