Hindustan Times ST (Jaipur)

Bihar hit-&-run

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“Police actions have forced Baitha to surrender,” senior superinten­dent of police (SSP), Vivek Kumar said. “We raided no less than 25 different places to locate him. Our constant pressure compelled Baitha to come out of his hiding,” he said.

The SSP added they have ample evidences to prove that Baitha was driving the vehicle that ran over the school children. “We have eyewitness accounts and CCTV footage that give a clear picture to conclude he was on the driving seat,” he said. Baitha, according to police, underwent treatment for his injuries he received in the accident, before fleeing to Nepal.

“His wounds required stitches and he was in terrible pain when he surrendere­d,” the SSP said.

Following the incident, Baitha was suspended and removed from primary membership of the party for six years.

Eldest among nine siblings, Baitha, a native of Fatahpur village under Sonbarsa block in Sitamarhi district, had a phenomenon rise in the last 15 years due to his political connection­s. People at his native village said he was a washerman and used to do household works before he stepped into politics by embracing Rashtriya Janta Dal (RJD) a decade ago.

“Like every unemployed young man, he would often worry for his future and seek a job here and there. Soon after joining politics, he got into brick kiln business,” said Sharfuddin Mian, a septuagena­rian from his native place. structures beyond our home planet. With Mission to the Moon we will establish and test the first elements of a dedicated communicat­ions network on the moon.”

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